Quality Assurance Registered Nurse

Job overview

Quality Assurance Registered Nurse is an onsite, full-time role in Herkimer, NY, paying $40–$42 per hour. The position supports quality resident care through clinical assessments, documentation review, and follow-up. The nurse checks that resident records accurately reflect current conditions and care needs, identifies clinical or documentation concerns, and works with nursing and interdisciplinary colleagues to resolve them. Ongoing audits, staff guidance, and quality-improvement support help maintain clinical standards and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Conduct resident assessments
• review medical records and clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness
• identify changes in condition, concerns, and documentation gaps
• obtain supporting documentation with the care team
• audit documentation and care processes
• communicate findings and recommend follow-up
• track issues through resolution
• support quality assurance and performance improvement
• assist with regulatory compliance
• educate nursing staff on documentation
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

registered nurse

quality assurance

resident care

clinical documentation

nursing audits

qapi

long-term care

herkimer ny

wecare centers

$40–$42/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active New York State Registered Nurse license; long-term care, QAPI, and documentation-audit experience are preferred.

About the employer

WeCare Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.