Quality Assurance Nurse; RN – Healthcare

Quality Assurance Nurse (RN / LPN) – Healthcare

Contract Duration: 6+ Months (Extendable)

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday–Friday (Varied weekends as needed)

Start Time Options: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Local Candidates Only

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse (RN or LPN) to support Quality Assurance, Staff Education, and Infection Prevention initiatives at a healthcare facility in Flagstaff, AZ. This role ensures compliance with state, federal, and VA regulations while driving continuous quality improvement and infection control practices.

• Implement and monitor quality assurance policies and procedures in alignment with nursing home regulations, evidence-based practices, and facility standards
• Conduct audits, interviews, and observations to assess compliance across departments
• Review monthly CASPER reports and develop QAPI Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Prepare and distribute compliance reports, data analyses, and performance summaries
• Assist leadership in developing and implementing corrective action plans
• Monitor and report progress on correction of deficiencies identified by regulatory agencies
• Coordinate facility preparation for regulatory surveys
• Investigate incidents of non-compliance, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment allegations

• Serve as Infection Preventionist for the facility
• Conduct daily infection control surveillance rounds
• Track, trend, and map infections using McGeer and non-McGeer criteria
• Chair and coordinate Infection Control Committee meetings
• Stay current with CMS, CDC, and regulatory guidance

• Identify training needs and develop quality assurance and compliance education programs
• Deliver staff education and re-education sessions
• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments and competency-based protocols
• Maintain training and compliance documentation

• Active Arizona RN or LPN License
• DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/BLS Certification
• 2-Step TB Test
• Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination

• Quality assurance and utilization review principles
• OBRA and nursing home regulations
• Data analysis and statistical reporting
• Adult learning and competency-based training

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of staff
• Experience developing and coordinating training programs

• Start date dependent on interview completion, onboarding, and PO issuance
• Candidates must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer acceptance