Quality Assurance​/Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse; RN

Quality Assurance/Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Location: 2249 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, Georgia

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate and direct the facility's quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program, survey readiness, and infection prevention activities.

• Responsible for ensuring multidisciplinary quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities within the facility that are in accordance with established requirements.
• Establish and implement effective, comprehensive, data‑driven QAPI programs that focus on systems of care including indicators of outcomes of care, quality of life and resident and staff satisfaction.
• Develop the five elements of a QAPI program and coordinate the required activities.
• Evaluate programs and implement changes as necessary to improve programs and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate revised plans and changes to facility management and governing body.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
• Complete necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Administrator as required.
• Schedule QAPI Committee meetings at least quarterly and notify members of such meetings.
• Maintain a reference library of written QAPI material, laws, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations.
• Provide reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary/required concerning the operation of the QAPI program.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the QAPI department.
• Review the facility's quality measures and survey reports to assist in identifying potential problem areas; make reports to committee as necessary.
• Proactively identify areas of concern for noncompliance and develop a plan of action, measurement, training and follow‑up; develop reports to document these initiatives.
• Participate in facility surveys as necessary or as directed.
• Serve as chairperson of the QAPI Committee.
• Meet with the QAPI Committee monthly to review all assessment tools designed, all data collection reports and all activities carried out by departments, services or committees that have a direct impact on resident care and safety.
• Serve on various committees of the facility (i.e., pharmacy, safety, resident care, policy advisory, etc.) as deemed appropriate and as appointed by the Administrator.
• Assist other committees and departments in the development of monitoring tools, criteria, standards, assessment methodologies and the evaluation and selection of priority concerns impacting resident care and safety.
• Implement recommendations from the QAPI Committee as they relate to the quality assurance program.
• Attend and participate in annual facility in‑service training programs (e.g., OSHA, tuberculosis, HIPAA, abuse prevention, safety, infection prevention and control, etc.).
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within healthcare facilities.
• Educate healthcare staff, patients, and families on infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct surveillance of infection rates, analyze data to identify trends, and inform evidence‑based decisions for prevention strategies.
• Investigate infectious disease outbreaks to determine their source and implement containment strategies to control the spread of infection.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement strategies for preventing future outbreaks.
• Perform regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with established infection control protocols and health regulations.

• Previous clinical health care experience including direct experience in quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
• Supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Tactful dealing with personnel,…