QA SDC IP Registered Nurse

QA/SDC/IP Nurse (RN)
Shalom Gardens Health & Rehab – Richmond, VA

Join a team where quality care and leadership go hand in hand!

Shalom Gardens Health & Rehab is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to serve in a dynamic dual role as Quality Assurance (QA), Staff Development Coordinator (SDC), and Infection Preventionist (IP). This leadership position plays a critical role in maintaining clinical excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the ongoing education and development of our nursing team.

If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes, mentoring staff, and driving quality initiatives—we want to meet you!

Position Summary

The QA/SDC/IP Nurse (RN) is responsible for overseeing quality improvement initiatives, coordinating staff education and training, and leading infection prevention and control programs. This role collaborates closely with nursing leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance (QA):

• Monitor and analyze clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and performance metrics

• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CMS, state, and facility policies)

• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans

Staff Development Coordinator (SDC):

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct orientation for new hires

• Develop and deliver ongoing education and in-service training programs

• Maintain training records and ensure staff meet competency requirements

• Support clinical skill development and professional growth of nursing staff

Infection Prevention (IP):

• Oversee the facility’s infection prevention and control program

• Track, trend, and report infections in accordance with CDC and CMS guidelines

• Educate staff on infection control practices and protocols

• Lead infection control audits and implement prevention strategies

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (long-term care/SNF experience preferred)

• Experience in infection prevention, staff education, or quality assurance strongly preferred

• Knowledge of CMS regulations, QAPI, and infection control standards

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to analyze data and implement effective process improvements

Why Join Shalom Gardens Health & Rehab?

• Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff development

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.