Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care in Sitka, AK

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Sitka, Alaska, 99835! About The Position Job Title: Long-Term Care QAPI Coordinator / RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: General Practice Duration: Full Time Shift: Days Hours per Shift: Full Time Experience: 2 years monitoring quality and regulatory requirements License: Current full, unrestricted, active Registered Nursing license in Alaska Certifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or QAPI Certified Professional (QCP), or other LTC Quality Certification, obtained within 3 years Must-Have: Demonstrated experience that shows leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and in working collaboratively with groups or teams. Description: The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate, conduct, coordinate, and evaluate consistent quality clinical care delivery through adopted clinical standards, policies, practices, protocols, and processes. Ensure compliance with CMS and other regulatory bodies, as applicable. This position coordinates regulatory surveys and continuous accreditation readiness activities. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, this position also coordinates, assigns, performs, and evaluates general practices within the facility related to safety, regulatory compliance, corporate standards, and more using the QAPI program as one method of monitoring. Facilitate infection control as it relates to adopted and expected performance. Work closely with administration, providers, leaders, and staff to ensure awareness of quality and patient safety, and to facilitate improvement efforts in all areas. Key essential functions may include: Collaboration with the Administrator on overall QAPI objectives for the organization. Plan, organize, and direct quality assurance programs and activities. Lead projects and provide education and coaching, coordinating with directors and managers to ensure QAPI efforts are integrated into all operations and departments. Provide ongoing assessment of performance, analyze clinical outcome data, and identify performance improvement opportunities or trends. Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and direct the quality assurance and assessment program designed to enhance the quality of resident care in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. Establish and maintain tracking systems for recommendations of groups involved in quality assurance. Develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Assist in developing follow-up procedures for monitoring identified problem areas. In collaboration with the Risk Manager, perform root cause analysis as necessary and keep all records of facility-reported incidents and assist in investigations of incident reports, complaints, resident care issues, and others as requested. Make written and oral reports and recommendations concerning the operation of the quality assessment and assurance program. Design a process for and conduct an evaluation of QAPI efforts at least annually. Facilitate a discussion within the quality committee for this annual review. Develop and maintain a formal QAPI plan. Organize and facilitate quality committee meetings by guiding discussions around performance measures and prioritizing quality efforts while maintaining meeting minutes. Participate in facility surveys. Review and write or revise policies and procedures, survey reports, and facility-wide assessments. Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization. Serve as a resource, mentor, and role model for others as quality management is continuously integrated into everyday processes. Support the quality management department with responsibilities that may include chart audits, rounding, accreditation readiness, and participation in quality committees. Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-coverage of other quality management team member roles. 27833238EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.