Job Description

Full Time Regional Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Nurse Consultant RN

Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facilities in Washington State

Avamere

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The primary responsibility of the Regional Quality Assurance Nurse is to manage ongoing clinical operations, oversee the region’s continuous quality improvement functions, and implement policies, procedures and processes that provide structure to Avamere’s systems and facilities for regulatory and clinical standards compliance.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Provide training, education, monitoring and the necessary assistance to maintain the highest level of care to drive quality outcomes. 
• Promote interdisciplinary cooperative endeavors, mutual understanding and support.
• Facilitate professional communication with the Administrator and Director of Nursing during routine visits. Exits completed with leadership team on findings.
• Responsible for assuring all corporate procedures and systems are in place throughout the company and that the systems are in place to promote the highest level of care.
• Develop and adhere to a proactive facility visits schedule based on facility risk and clinical goals.
• Educate and assist clinical leaders in region to be survey ready at all times and ensure documentation is complete and consistent with legal requirements. 
• Review all surveys within the region for plans of correction and review weekly reports for each facility identifying areas of concern or priorities.
• Provide reports and trends to the company and assist in developing plans to improve various areas of focus.
• Educate, review and evaluate clinical practice and documentation integrity during onsite visits and during virtual review. 
• Perform and implement compliance programs including Mock surveys, system reviews and routine facility visits to ensure ongoing compliance with federal/state and Company policies.
• Conduct and facilitate regional meetings and facilitate orientation for all newly hired Director of Nursing. 
• Function as a “Governing Body” for facilities they serve. 
• Support and serve as a helpful resource to Center and staff.
• Must be able to innovate and be creative; ability to “think outside of the box” to solve problems.
• Provide excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively self-manage and prioritize competing duties at multiple Centers.
• Must be able to set, communicate, and regularly adhere to schedule involving multiple sites to visit.
• Must be available 24/7 via telephone or on-site as needed and return phone calls and email in a timely manner unless on vacation/sick. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon or state of Washington
• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing/ Long Term Care Facility; five (5) years of experience in Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility settings.
• Prior demonstrable experience developing, implementing, and monitoring systems that ensure clinical excellence, compliance with regulations, standards and policies of the company.
• Demonstrate familiarity with applicable federal and state guidelines in relation to Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Expertise in Infection Control/Antimicrobial Stewardship.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Measures and governmental five star programs to drive quality within Centers.
• In-depth understanding of clinical and regulatory compliance requirements (Federal and State).
• Experience in the principles of Quality Assurance and QAPI processes.
• Possess clinical and nursing knowledge necessary for the position and ability to effectively communicate that knowledge in order to accomplish the expected results.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster processes
• Demonstrative leadership qualities and a history of successfully integrating teams.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle for transportation.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree in Nursing, BSN, MSN or similar advanced degree.
• Ten (10) years of experience in Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility settings

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Please apply online at or email resume to LSWhitlock@avamere.com

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