Clinical Quality Specialist-Skilled Nursing

At Grace Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initiate Quality Assurance activities including development of Performance Improvement Plans
• Understand CMS Quality Measurement system and implement Initiatives aimed at improvement
• Oversight and development of assigned KPI’s
• Assist with the orientation and training of new nursing line staff and nursing management staff
• Ensure compliance with all CMS, WI DQA, and other regulatory bodies
• Develop and implement staff training programs regarding regulatory compliance, documentation, fall prevention, etc.
• Assist in the evaluation and effectiveness of quality initiatives
• Supervise and develop educational programs in accordance with state and national regulations
• Oversight of Clinical Reimbursement process including Minimum Data Set submissions as needed
• Maintenance and implementation of the organization's policies & procedures.
• Serve as Skilled Nursing Interim Director of Nursing as needed
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds.
• Frequently twists, stoops, bends; occasionally kneels, squats, climbs stairs; frequently reaches at, above or below shoulder height
• 100% of work day is spent indoors, 10% of work day is spent standing, 5% walking, and 85% sitting
• Must be able to communicate orally and/or in writing with residents, coworkers, families, and public

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
• Extensive knowledge of skilled nursing facility regulations
• Working knowledge of MDS submission process 
• Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights
• Maintains neat, well-groomed appearances, adhering to dress code of organization/program