RN Quality Improvement Nurse
- Buffalo, MN
- $39.00-43.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours: Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $39 to $43 / hour depending on experience
Location: 200 Park Ln, Buffalo, MN 55313RN Quality Improvement Nurse Responsibilities:
- Serve as a mandated reporter and respond appropriately to suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Foster a respectful environment for all residents and staff, regardless of background or beliefs.
- Attend assigned meetings and coordinate Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including scheduling, audits, and compiling statistics.
- Identify and communicate significant issues or trends to leadership and relevant departments.
- Recognize safety hazards and take corrective action as needed.
- Apply knowledge of nursing, infection prevention, safety, and regulatory policies.
- Manage and assess quality assurance data, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
- Review and respond to updates in Federal, State, and internal quality measures.
- Model professional ethics, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning for self and team.
- Ensure safe practices in all work and promptly report equipment concerns.
- Current RN license in Minnesota
- Knowledge of long-term care regulations (in particular those pertaining to necessary in-services)
- Must maintain current CPR certification.
- Able to maintain confidential information.
- Able to communicate effectively one on one, in small groups, and in presentation settings.
- Able to communicate effectively with Cassia staff, residents, families, government agencies, and the general public.
- Awareness of all moral and legal implications of the Patient’s and Residents’ Bill of Rights and Vulnerable Adult Act.
- Competitive wages with credit for experience
- Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 403(b) or 401(k) with employer match
- Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Discount Program
- Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs
- Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members