Registered Nurse - Quality & Compliance

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Registered Nurse - Quality & Compliance

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Location: Asheville, NC (hybrid)
Travel Requirements: Up to 75% travel throughout North Carolina.

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive Total Rewards package

Incentive: No sign-on bonus is being offered. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (subject to change based on business needs)

RHA Health Services is seeking a driven, resourceful, and compassionate Corporate Quality Assurance Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide clinical quality oversight across service locations by monitoring healthcare practices, evaluating regulatory compliance, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and promoting excellence in service delivery. This position plays a key role in ensuring individuals receive safe, person-centered, and high-quality care while supporting compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical quality assurance audits across service locations.

• Evaluate compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings and corrective actions to leadership.

• Monitor Quality Improvement Plans and support QAPI activities.

• Review medical records, medication management, infection control, and other clinical practices.

• Conduct medication room and medication storage assessments.

• Perform nursing assessments and identify opportunities to improve health outcomes.

• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

• Develop and deliver clinical training and educational resources for staff.

• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

• Support departments in implementing quality improvement initiatives.

• Serve as a clinical resource on nursing standards, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.

• Travel to assigned service locations throughout the Eastern Region of Tennessee as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or other healthcare settings.

• Experience with quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, or accreditation processes preferred.

• Experience providing education and training to healthcare staff is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards, healthcare regulations, and quality improvement principles.

• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings professionally.

• Ability to analyze clinical data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to travel regularly to assigned service locations.

Why Join RHA?

At RHA, we put people first. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered services while supporting our employees through professional development, collaboration, and opportunities for advancement. As a Corporate Quality Assurance Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to influence clinical excellence across multiple programs while helping improve the lives of the individuals we support.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation with ongoing performance feedback and career development

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Insurance plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Telemedicine and Pharmacy benefits

• Health Advocate services to assist with navigating healthcare needs

• Free diabetic medications and supplies (eligible plans)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Comprehensive wellness program with health coaching and wellness incentives

• Annual health screenings

• Discounted medical premiums for tobacco-free employees

• Free CPR, First Aid, and job-specific training

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within RHA Health Services

Join a team where your nursing expertise directly contributes to improving quality, strengthening clinical services, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.