Job Description
Job Title
LPN / RN – Quality Assurance Nurse
Location
ASVH – Flagstaff
2100 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
On-site only | Local candidates required
Duration
Projected Start: 10/27/2025
Projected End: 06/30/2026
Schedule
- Hours: 40 hours/week
- Shift Options (Flexible):
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Workdays: Monday – Friday
- Weekends: Varied, as required
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Nurse (RN or LPN) is responsible for overseeing quality assurance, staff education, and infection prevention activities at the Arizona State Veterans’ Home – Flagstaff. This role ensures compliance with state, federal, and VA regulations while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs
- Conduct audits, interviews, observations, and data reviews to ensure regulatory compliance
- Review monthly CASPER reports and develop Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
- Prepare and present QA reports, statistical analyses, and compliance summaries
- Assist leadership with corrective action plans and deficiency resolution
- Coordinate and prepare the facility for regulatory surveys
- Investigate incidents of non-compliance, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment
Infection Prevention
- Serve as Infection Preventionist for the facility
- Track, trend, and map infections using McGeer and non-McGeer criteria
- Conduct daily infection control surveillance rounds
- Ensure compliance with infection-related care plans
- Stay current with CMS and CDC guidance and best practices
Education & Training
- Identify staff training needs related to quality assurance and compliance
- Develop, implement, and evaluate staff education programs
- Maintain training and competency documentation
- Chair and coordinate Quality Assurance and Infection Control Committee meetings
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge Of:
- Nursing home regulations (OBRA, state, federal, VA)
- Quality assurance and utilization review principles
- Facility policies, procedures, and operations
- Basic statistical and data analysis methods
- Adult learning and staff training methodologies
Skills In:
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Data interpretation and reporting
Ability To:
- Work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
- Analyze complex compliance data
- Develop and coordinate training programs
Mandatory Requirements
- Active Arizona RN or LPN License
- Infection Preventionist Certification
- DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR/BLS Certification
- 2-Step TB Test (clear results required)
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License (in-state travel required)
- Must be local to Flagstaff, AZ at time of submission
- Must be available for in-person interview within 1 week of posting close
- Must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer
Compliance Documents Required (Single Merged PDF)
- Resume (must list current location)
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR/BLS Card
- TB Skin Test / 2-Step TB Test
- RN or LPN License
- Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination
- COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Job Tags
Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,