Quality Assurance Coordinator, Registered Nurse; QA RN

We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package  assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings or accomplishments you bring to the position. Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally. We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perks in line with our compensation philosophy.

The salary range is a reflection of many similar positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned. FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perks.

The Quality Assurance Coordinator Registered Nurse (QA RN) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting the organization’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and Department of Health requirements, while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The QA Coordinator, RN serves as a clinical and regulatory expert, partnering with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to monitor care processes, analyze outcomes, identify risks, and implement sustainable best‑practice improvements that enhance resident outcomes and maintain ongoing survey readiness.

• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Coordinate and maintain a comprehensive QAPI program in accordance with 42 CFR §483.75.
• Develop and monitor facility‑wide quality indicators, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Conduct routine, focused, and for‑cause clinical audits, including but not limited to medication administration and storage, falls and accident investigations, pressure injury prevention and wound care processes, documentation accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, and care plan compliance and effectiveness.
• Analyze data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and investigations following adverse events, incidents, or survey findings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive action plans (Plans of Correction).
• Chair or actively participate in Quality Assurance Committee meetings and performance improvement projects.
• Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness: ensure continuous compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations governing long‑term care; coordinate ongoing survey readiness activities, including mock surveys and internal tracers; review survey results and collaborate with leadership on timely and effective corrective actions; maintain required regulatory documentation, audit tools, and quality reports; proactively identify compliance risks and support departments in remediation efforts.
• Education & Staff Support: provide education, coaching, and guidance to nursing staff and leaders related to quality standards, documentation practices, and regulatory expectations; support department leaders in developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives; serve as a quality and regulatory resource to nurse managers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Data Management & Reporting: utilize best‑practice data reporting systems, technology, and AI strategies; collect, track, and trend quality metrics, including falls and hospital readmissions; prepare routine and ad‑hoc quality reports for leadership, committees, and governing bodies; support QM monitoring and performance improvement initiatives.

• Education & Licensure:
  Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in a long‑term care or skilled nursing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or performance improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, the survey…