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The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization committed to providing senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate, and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of every resident, client, and member we serve. Why Join Us Employees are the heart of all we do. We foster an environment of compassion, understanding, integrity and open communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment that puts our residents, clients and members first. Each day we enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. Come join us to be part of our remarkable team where every member is valued! Enjoy the Benefits Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible spending account, and Employee Assistance Program. Retirement Savings: Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more. Free Employee Meals: More time to relax and let our chefs take care of your meals. Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10-20 vacation days based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays - and yes, your birthday is a paid holiday! Sick Leave: After 90 days of employment, you receive 5 days of sick leave and can accrue up to 90 days, ensuring you have the support and flexibility you need when it matters most. Professional Development: Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias, empowering you to enhance your professional skills; and much more! What You'll Do The Quality Assurance Nurse supports the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator in ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement within the skilled nursing facility. This role plays a key part in Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) survey preparation, compliance with Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 94, and oversight of the facility's QAPI program. The QA Nurse performs audits, monitors quality indicators, analyzes trends, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident safety and optimal outcomes Location: Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia Work Schedule Full-Time (40 hours per week): Sunday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Compensation Annual Salary Range: $81,200.00 - $101,700 Responsibilities Ensures compliance with the regulatory agencies and facility policy/procedure through early identification/auditing of clinical events and trends, which require measurement to ensure problem reduction. Areas to be audited include, but not limited to: MAR/TAR (EMR) Order entries Assessments completion and accuracy Infection control practices, residents' rights, and skilled care protocols. Clinical Audits and Staff Development Perform regular audits of charts, assessments, MAR/TAR, care plans, and care delivery. Support competency checks for clinical staff, including new hire onboarding and annual reviews. Assists with Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) data entry to monitor, track, analyze, summarize, and provide recommendations and present reports to committee. Reports to include: Medication Management - summarize & incorporate pharmacy consultant monthly reports Medication Administration (EMR) - summarize & incorporate process improvement above threshold. RTA - summarize data as it relates to residents who have RTA (returned to acute), reasons for RTA, and opportunities to avoid RTA. Medication Errors - summarize & incorporate process improvement above threshold Interdisciplinary Collaboration Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings, care conferences, and committee meetings (e.g., QA, Infection Control, and Safety). Act as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to resolve compliance-related concerns proactively. May serve as alternate or backup Infection Preventionist, supporting the infection control program. Assists with analysis, summary, preparation and presentation of data to the facility Quality Assurance Committee on a quarterly basis. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitor, families, peers and supervisors. Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment. Additional duties and responsibilities: Cooperating with other disciplines in providing continuity of care which includes assisting with nursing team on resident admissions, and being support staff during survey process. Participation in resident/family education, when appropriate. Assists in developing and maintaining nursing service policies and procedures to implement the standards of care, in conjunction with Director of Nurses. Maintains clinical skills through nursing education and attends in- service training and education sessions, as required and needed. Attends scheduled nurses' meetings and monthly QAPI, as necessary. Assures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies. Position is typically Sunday - Thursday (9-5), but needs to be flexible to work weekends, evening and nights, as necessary. May fill-in as a charge nurse or medication treatment nurse in an emergency coverage. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 2-3 years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Current State of Hawaii R.N. license and First Aid/CPR certification. Computer Skills Proficiency in using a computer including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and other applicable software applications. Capacity to learn and master other applicable software applications. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; push and pull. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing their essential functions, employees are occasionally exposed to the following conditions: Air conditioned office environment Indoors without air conditioning Outdoors-all types of weather Hazardous materials Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations: Arcadia 15 Craigside Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services Arcadia at Home Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. ARCADIA RETIREMENT

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