Nurse Manager & Infection Control Prevention

Marshall Health Care and Rehabilitation • Machias, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into the opportunity to champion resident safety and clinical excellence as an RN Nurse Manager – Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) with our dedicated team providing quality care in local Maine communities. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse deeply passionate about protecting resident health, leading clinical teams, and proactively preventing healthcare-associated infections, we want to hear from you. In this vital leadership role, you will work hand-in-hand with our Director of Nursing to support daily nursing operations while spearheading our comprehensive infection prevention and control programs. You will play a crucial part in implementing rigorous protocols to limit the spread of infectious organisms, educating staff, and ensuring a consistently safe, healthy, and secure environment for everyone. If you are ready to make a tangible difference through specialized clinical leadership and infection control, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to our organization.

Requirements

• Possess a diploma, Associate (AS), or Bachelor (BS) degree in nursing.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a valid State of Maine Nursing license (must be currently registered/licensed in Maine).
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation (must remain current throughout employment).
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience sufficient to perform all duties with excellence.
• All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.
• Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and/or solid computer skills.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally; ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Effective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skill within a collaborative clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and review of the facility’s infection prevention program.
• Ensure that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies are incorporated into the program.
• Review relevant public health issues to integrate into practice, serve as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborate with other healthcare professionals within and outside of the facility, and implement infection prevention education programs.
• Systematically collect and analyze healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data using epidemiological principles and statistical methods to identify trends and risk factors.
• Report HAI and quality data for the various facility, county, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Incorporate the principles of fiscal responsibility into practice and promote the standards of advanced professional practice.
• Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Help develop and implement immunization programs for resident/patients and staff.
• Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing education.
• Perform clinical rounds on assigned nursing units.
• Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with resident/patient(s), families, staff, community, and other professionals.
• Provide support with staff competence with the Electronic Charting System (ECS).
• Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.
• Participate in state and federal surveys with authorized government agencies as requested or directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing, and assist /implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of resident discharge plans.
• Ensure assessments, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting are completed according to regulation, standards of practice, and policy.
• Actively participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents, and staff; communicate these concerns including follow-up with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator as appropriate.
• Ensure care plans reflect the resident’s current needs and status.
• Oversee the admission process; inform team members of prospective admissions, room assignments, and care needs.
• Ensure nursing services are provided within the scope of practice of nursing personnel.
• Report, investigate, and take appropriate action with regard to medication administration practices and care concerns.
• Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations.
• Participate in the disciplinary process, administered fairly and in accordance with employee policies and procedures.
• Identify and access available resources to develop and implement an ongoing education plan appropriate for each level of nursing staff.
• Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts available
• Pay On Demand for daily access to your paycheck
• Sign-On Bonus: Available for eligible candidates
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tuition loan forgiveness
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for full-time employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (including medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree