RN Quality Assurance & Infection Control Coordinator

Position: RN Quality Assurance & Infection Control Coordinator

Location: Portage, MI

Job : 1239

# of Openings: 1

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.

Why You'll Love it Here:

• Purpose
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO & Sick Time
• Internal opportunities for growth
• Team Support
• Competitive Pay
• Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance
• And MORE!

Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Quality Assurance & Infection Control Coordinator who is passionate about quality improvement, infection prevention, and supporting high-quality care for older adults. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys collaboration, data-driven improvement, and making a meaningful impact across an organization.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Quality Improvement, you will support organization-wide quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives while serving as a key leader in infection control and regulatory readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support and advance the organization’s Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Analyze Service Delivery Appeals and Grievances (SDAG) data to identify quality-of-care concerns and recommend improvements
• Conduct chart reviews, audits, and root cause analyses to support high-quality, whole-person care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participants, and caregivers to resolve concerns and improve outcomes
• Serve as a liaison during appeals, grievances, and quality-related inquiries
• Support CMS and MDHHS audit readiness, documentation, and follow-up activities
• Maintain and oversee the infection control program, including surveillance, outbreak response, and regulatory reporting
• Educate staff and partners on infection prevention and control practices
• Monitor compliance with infection control standards and evolving CDC, MDHHS, and OSHA guidance
• Contribute to participant satisfaction initiatives and health equity efforts
• Participate in process improvement projects and staff education initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required (MSN preferred)

Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license required

4+ years of clinical nursing experience (6 preferred)

4+ years of healthcare quality improvement/assurance experience
, preferably in PACE, managed care, or health plan settings

Experience working with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations

Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver’s license and car insurance.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases:
  Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis
  
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• Must be willing to work beyond normal hours

If you’re ready to do meaningful work in a place where you feel you truly belong
, where partnership drives every interaction, and where excellence and ownership guide how we care for our participants and one another, we invite you to apply. Senior Care Partners PACE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.