Risk Manager; RN - Quality Assurance​/Development Nurse

RN – Quality Assurance / Staff Development Nurse (LTC / SNF)

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center – Lakeland, FL

Now Hiring: RN – QA / Staff Development Nurse

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with long-term care experience to join our leadership team in a dual role supporting quality assurance, clinical compliance, and staff education
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• Oversee Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Conduct incident investigations and track trends
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Coordinate and lead staff training, orientation, and ongoing education
• Assist with survey readiness and audits
• Collaborate with leadership to improve clinical outcomes

• Active Florida RN license (required)
• LTC / SNF experience required
• Experience in QA, staff development, infection control, or compliance preferred
• Strong knowledge of survey process and regulations
• Leadership and training experience preferred

• Leadership role with real impact on quality and staff development
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Strong survey history and stable facility
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Competitive salary and benefits

800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL

Apply today to join a team committed to excellence in care and clinical leadership.

Risk Manager Nurse responsibilities include risk management activities such as resident/patient care, clinical practice, medical staff, physical plant and property, safety hazards, and employee safety. Additionally responsible for Quality Assurance/Improvement activities and education about resident/patient care practices, facility quality indicators, incidents, grievances, deficiencies cited by the agency, and plans of action to correct and respond quickly to identified quality concerns.

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Risk Management Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control practices in a healthcare setting
  • Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
  • Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of an internal Risk Management/Quality Assurance Program.
  • Manages the Return to Hospital Program.
  • Oversee Risk Management and Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.
  • Provides risk management, risk reduction, and quality assurance/improvement education to staff at orientation, annually, and as needed.
  • Participates in AHCA survey process.
  • On call for risk questions and concerns.
  • Assist with litigation issues as needed.
• Other Responsibilities as indicated and/or directed
• Administrative Responsibilities including working knowledge Excel, Word, etc.
• Special Activities/Attributes

• Registered Nurse (RN) with CPR.
• Long term care experience required and prefer working knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Experience as a Nurse Manager in some capacity preferred.
• Experience and/or training in Risk Management preferred.

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.