Quality Assurance Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate visionary, out-of-the-box thinking throughout workflow processes
• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate Chesapeake Home Health Care Mission, Vision, and Values through leadership, practices, and decisions
• Report directly to the Director of Nursing and participate in meetings with corporate leadership
• Conduct supervisory visits of skilled nurses and conduct on-site training as needed
• Review physician’s orders for safety and compliance
• Develop, update, and maintain the plan of care (485s) and make necessary revisions as deemed appropriate
• Perform chart audits to ensure adherence to state guidelines
• Create, modify, and maintain nursing care plans
• Provide medical assessments for new and existing clients
• Conduct clinical skill assessment/interviews
• Assist with Quality Assurance and compliance training programs
• Direct and champion patient-safety efforts
• Communicate with the DON and Clinical staff regarding notable situations requiring more extensive training or action

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience: 2-4 years relevant experience, one year of recent Pediatric Experience
• Certification/Licensure: Not specified