Job Title: QA Nurse / Staff Educator / Infection Preventionist

Location:Flagstaff Arizona
Schedule:

• Flexible options: 7AM3PM 8AM4PM or 8AM5PM

• 8-hour shifts MondayFriday

• Varied weekends may be required

Position Overview

This role combines responsibilities in Quality Assurance Staff Education and Infection Prevention. The ideal candidate will ensure ongoing regulatory compliance support staff competency oversee infection control practices and promote continuous performance improvement within the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Implement facility policies and procedures related to quality assurance using regulations evidence-based practices audits and observations.

• Gather and analyze data through audits interviews and assessments to ensure compliance across all departments.

• Review monthly CASPER reports and develop QAPI-driven Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as needed.

• Prepare and interpret reports statistical analyses and summaries related to QAPI activities and performance outcomes.

• Assist supervisors and managers in developing and executing corrective action plans.

• Monitor track and report on plans addressing deficiencies identified by regulatory agencies.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with state federal and Veterans Administration regulations.

• Verify that facility policies and procedures reflect regulatory requirements and current practices.

• Investigate incidents of non-compliance and collaborate with leadership to investigate allegations of abuse neglect or mistreatment.

Survey Readiness & Committee Leadership

• Coordinate facility preparation for surveys.

• Chair and organize Quality Assurance Committee and Infection Control Committee meetings.

• Provide necessary information to surveyors in partnership with the Administrator and Director of Nursing.

Staff Education & Training

• Identify training needs and develop educational programs related to quality assurance compliance and re-education.

• Implement assessments and scheduling protocols to evaluate training effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate documentation of training and regulatory compliance.

• Utilize adult learning principles competency-based assessments and skill-development approaches.

Infection Prevention

• Map and track infections using McGeer and non-McGeer criteria.

• Conduct daily infection control surveillance rounds to ensure staff adherence to individualized care plans.

• Stay current with CMS CDC and other infection control guidelines and educational opportunities.

Knowledge Requirements

• Principles of management and administration

• Facility programs policies and procedures

• Quality assurance and utilization review practices

• OBRA and relevant nursing home regulations

• Basic statistics and data gathering

• Adult instruction methods and competency-based education

Skills & Abilities

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Problem-solving

• Analytical thinking

Ability To:

• Analyze and interpret clinical and operational data

• Collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Develop deliver and evaluate comprehensive training programs

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona

• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Infection Preventionist Certification

• Ability to travel within the state; valid Arizona drivers license required

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.

About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.