SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, 1st shift

Total: Full-Time: 40 hours/week

SOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Quality Assurance Nurse is responsible for assisting the Nursing Dept. by reviewing and performing various quality assurance tasks under the oversight of the RN Supervisors/Program Managers.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:

1. Program Managers
2. Direct Support Staff
3. Office Administrative Staff
4. Agency Nursing Staff
5. Program Director
6. Health Care Consultants
7. Regulatory Agencies
8. Community (neighboring businesses, etc.)
9. Maintenance Staff

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Nursing Degree/License
2. Dept. of Developmental (DDS) experience preferred.
3. Excellent time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)
4. Excellent Organization Skills and Communication Skills.
5. Good interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skills.
6. Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
7. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
8. Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrier.
9. Experience using Electronic Health Record Keeping systems such as Therap is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluate nursing practices within various programs to help maximize efficiency and optimize resident care.
2. Suggest and implement changes, train nurses on new procedures, and ensure state and DDS requirements are consistently followed.
3. Assist with staff trainings/delegations including Pass and Pours.
4. Communication to Medical Providers regarding resident care/follow-up as needed.
5. Daily review of Therap.
6. Daily medical documentation on Therap (including all nursing follow-up, nursing notes).
7. Complete Kardex Checks.
8. Type Nursing Reports.
9. Routine Med Closet and Kardex audits.
10. Routine Medical Binder audits for resident appointments.
11. Routine communication to Program Manager of appointments needing to be scheduled.
12. Routine communication with Director of Nursing/Asst. Director of Nursing/ RN Supervisors.
13. Filing medical documentation at various programs.
14. Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policies
15. Carry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals
16. Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program and maintain a current nursing license through the State of CT.