Infection Control Nurse RN Registered Nurse - $90,000 Salary Starting (Jackson, MI)

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living•Jackson, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will assist with planning and supervising the twenty-four-hour operation of the facility to ensure the delivery of quality resident care. This position acts as a resident advocate by managing resident care as well as hiring, guiding, developing, and evaluating your nursing team. This position will also be in charge of Infection Control. This position will specialize in identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infection. This position also assists with modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents, in accordance with established medical practices and state and facility requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, and a superior level of knowledge in nursing management in order to manage resident care, and manage large and diverse groups of nursing personnel.
Current license to practice as an RN Registered Nurse in Michigan; current CPR-BLS certification
3+ years of experience in a long term care facility
Clinical knowledge of long term care nursing, with ability to anticipate, recognize, and respond to resident needs in a long term care and rehabilitation environment.
Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.
RN License
CPR
Long Term Care
Nurse Management
Leadership
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Registered Nurse RN

Nice To Haves

Critical Care Exp
Adaptability
Critical Thinking Skills

Responsibilities

Assess residents to ascertain their condition and to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed
Implement standards of nursing practice through the formulation of policies and procedures, and direct the maintenance of required department records.
Develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
Investigate suspected outbreaks of infection.
Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
Keep abreast of trends and developments in the area of extended care facility patient care techniques; follow federal and state skilled nursing facility regulations.
Coordinate and present general facility new hire orientation programs to all new employees
Develop & deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on specific nursing policies, procedures, and techniques; observing, assisting and assessing new team members performance; and ensure new members are equipped with the skills necessary to be successful in their new roles.
Research, design, and implement in-service programs on topics requested to reinforce operational policies/procedures, introduce new techniques, and/or address identified areas of deficiency.
Promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors.
Through kind words and encouragement, promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive.
Supervise the nursing team including giving direction & assignments, offering training, and deliver recognition and evaluations.