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Talent Software Services, Inc.
Company : Talent Software Services, Inc.
Schedule:
The team is flexible on the schedule. Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm.
– 8hrs per day, Monday- Friday, Varied weekends may be required.
This would cover QA Nurse/Staff Education and Infection Preventionist.
" Implements policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance using guidelines such as nursing home regulations, facility practices, evidenced-based practice, complaints, audits, observation and other informational sources
" Gathers and analyzes data through audits, interviews and other activities to monitor compliance of all disciplines, departments, and services with applicable policies and procedures, standards and regulations
" Reviews monthly CASPER (Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting) report and develops Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) based PIPs (performance improvement plans) where needed
" Prepares, distributes and interprets reports, statistical analyses, data summaries and other written information to facility staff pertaining to the activities of QAPI
" Prepares periodic reports summarizing the status of facility compliance with established goals and measures set for quality assurance
" Assists supervisors /managers in developing and implementing corrective action plans
" Monitors and reports on facility s plans for correcting deficiencies identified by surveying agencies
" Ensures that facility meets state, federal, and Veteran's Administration (VA) regulations
" Ensures facility's policies and procedures meet regulations and are consistent with the facility s practices
" Investigates incidents of non-compliance
" Works with the Administrator in investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents
" Coordinates facility preparation for surveys
" Chairs and coordinates internal Quality Assurance Committee meeting as well as the Infection Control Committee meeting
" Identifies training needs and develops and implements educational programs for staff related to quality assurance and compliance education and
re-education
" Utilizes assessment and scheduling protocol to evaluate quality of training and ensure that staff is adequately trained to meet desired outcomes
" Maintains records to document training and compliance with regulations
" Coordinates provision of Information for regulatory surveyors with Administrator and Director of Nursing
" Map out all infections with McGeer and non-McGeer criteria to provide for timely tracking and trending
" Conduct infection control surveillance daily rounds to confirm compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections by facility staff
" Keep abreast of any current information and attend educational opportunities to assist in role such as provided by CMS and CDC
Knowledge of:
" Principles of management and administration
" Facility programs, policies and procedures
" Quality assurance and utilization review principles and methods
" OBRA and other pertinent nursing home regulations as they apply to quality assurance activities
" Basic statistical and data gathering techniques
" Basic training interventions that may be used to develop staff skills and knowledge
" Varied approaches and techniques of adult instruction consisting of measurement, assessment, and skill based competencies
Skills in:
" Verbal and written communication
" Problem solving
" Analytical skills
Ability to:
" Analyze and interpret information and data
" Work with all levels of organization
" Develop and coordinate training programs
Requirements:
" Requires current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
" DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required
" Infection Preventionist Certification required
" In-state travel; valid AZ Driver's License is required