LPN​/RN – Quality Assurance Nurse

Position: LPN / RN – Quality Assurance Nurse

Base pay range

$44.25/hr – $44.25/hr

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Nurse (RN or LPN) is responsible for overseeing quality assurance, staff education, and infection prevention activities at the Arizona State Veterans’ Home – Flagstaff. This role ensures compliance with state, federal, and VA regulations while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs
• Conduct audits, interviews, observations, and data reviews to ensure regulatory compliance
• Review monthly CASPER reports and develop Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Prepare and present QA reports, statistical analyses, and compliance summaries
• Assist leadership with corrective action plans and deficiency resolution
• Coordinate and prepare the facility for regulatory surveys
• Investigate incidents of non-compliance, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment

Infection Prevention

• Serve as Infection Preventionist for the facility
• Track, trend, and map infections using McGeer and non-McGeer criteria
• Conduct daily infection control surveillance rounds
• Ensure compliance with infection-related care plans
• Stay current with CMS and CDC guidance and best practices

Education & Training

• Identify staff training needs related to quality assurance and compliance
• Develop, implement, and evaluate staff education programs
• Maintain training and competency documentation
• Chair and coordinate Quality Assurance and Infection Control Committee meetings

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge Of:

• Nursing home regulations (OBRA, state, federal, VA)
• Quality assurance and utilization review principles
• Facility policies, procedures, and operations
• Basic statistical and data analysis methods
• Adult learning and staff training methodologies

Skills In:

• Verbal and written communication
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Data interpretation and reporting

Ability To:

• Work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
• Develop and coordinate training programs

Mandatory Requirements

• Active Arizona RN or LPN License
• DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/BLS Certification
• 2-Step TB Test (clear results required)
• Must be local to Flagstaff, AZ at time of submission
• Must be available for in-person interview within 1 week of posting close
• Must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer

Compliance Documents Required (Single Merged PDF)

• Resume (must list current location)
• CPR/BLS Card
• TB Skin Test / 2-Step TB Test
• RN or LPN License
• Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location

2100 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

On-site only | Local candidates required

Schedule

• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Shift Options (Flexible):
• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Workdays: Monday – Friday

Duration

Projected Start: 10/27/2025

Projected End: 06/30/2026

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