Quality Assurance Nurse

Erickson Communities, the nation’s leader in developing and managing campus style retirement communities, has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Nurse at Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA. This individual is responsible for monitoring all aspects of clinical practice infection, control, documentation, and environmental issues for nursing. Routinely conducts audits with the purpose of identifying problems developing corrective action plans implementing those plans and evaluating the results. Works closely with all levels of nursing staff to identify improvement methods in resident care. Must be familiar with all regulations as they pertain to long term care. RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Quality Assurance Nurse is involved in planning and developing of various activities and plans that focus on the residents and family’s satisfaction and positive outcome of case, as well as:1. Develops structures within nursing to promote overall improvement in performance.2. Measures performance of nursing activities as related to patient care.3. Routinely assesses level of performance against standards.4. Reviews assessment to see if change in process brought about improvement.5. Seeks out problem areas, which need improvement.6. Monitors all aspects of infection control for staff and residents and develops appropriate policies for infection control monitoring.7. Provides in-services to all levels of staff on quality assurance and infection control activities.8. Maintains and develops current nursing policy procedures.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: · Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing, Minimum 2 years clinical experience.· Current licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state Our award-winning benefits include medical, dental, life, disability, company-matched 403(b), prepaid education and uniform allowance. To view job opportunities and apply online, please visit www.Erickson.com/careers.  For more information, please contact Katherine Tracy at 978-536-7897.  Brooksby Village is Agency-Free. EOE, M/F/D/V. Brooksby Villiage is managed by Erickson Retirement Communities. Erickson Retirement Communities was named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2008 ‘100 Best Companies to Work for®’ Job Title:   Quality Assurance Nurse Company:   Erickson Location:   Peabody, MA 01960 Status:   Full Time, Employee Job Category:   Medical/Health Company:   Erickson Contact:   Katherine Tracy Brooksby Village