Quality Improvement Infection Prevention LPN

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•West Orange, NJ

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About The Position

The Quality Improvement Infection Prevention LPN provides nursing services to residents and administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, state licensure regulations, and facility standards. The role monitors community quality measures and indicators; oversees infection prevention and control; plans and directs clinical education and training for skilled nursing staff; and develops and evaluates facility risk-management programs and policies to protect residents, staff, and the facility. The position also supports resident care planning, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and risk reduction. Duties may include supervising resident assistants where permitted by state regulations, and other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The role requires education necessary to obtain an LPN/LVN license, a current LPN/LVN license, basic CPR/first aid and fire safety training, and a current Health Care Risk Manager license in Florida or compliance with applicable state-specific licensure requirements. Candidates need one year of full-time licensed nursing experience providing direct care to aged or chronically ill patients in a long-term care facility and one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. The position requires proficiency with computers and software, knowledge of medication interactions, OSHA regulations and infection-control standards, and strong planning, time-management, communication, decision-making, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills. The work involves interaction with co-workers, residents, and vendors; occasional travel; occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed for shift coverage; and on-call work as needed. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting or smelling, vision, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Potential exposures include communicable diseases, infections, blood-borne pathogens, latex, drugs, chemicals, biological hazards, and injury risks associated with resident transfers, falls, burns, odors, or equipment.

Requirements

Education necessary to obtain a state LPN/LVN nursing license.
Valid license to practice as an LPN/LVN.
One year of full-time licensed nursing experience providing direct patient care to aged or chronically ill patients in a long-term care facility.
One year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the nursing field.
Basic CPR/first aid training.
Fire safety training.
Current Health Care Risk Manager license in Florida, or satisfaction of state-specific licensure requirements.
Proficiency with computers and software applications.
Knowledge of medication interactions, OSHA regulations, and infection-control standards.
Strong planning, time-management, communication, decision-making, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead, direct, and coordinate in-service training, continuing education, and orientation for skilled nursing staff.
Ability to adapt to changing environments, priorities, and ideas and to maintain positive, professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to residents and administer medications and treatments as prescribed, within licensure regulations and facility standards.
Monitor residents and, where permitted, supervise and direct resident assistants; support residents’ physical, social, and psychological environment.
Document and review medication and treatment records for accuracy and compliance; assist with service or care plans, monitor responses, and report medication-related occurrences.
Plan and organize quality-control programs and maintain materials needed to meet standards and support quality resident care.
Oversee the facility Infection Control Program, prepare infection-control reports, and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and infection-control standards.
Direct in-service education, staff orientation, and training programs; maintain related records and materials and conduct training to keep staff current.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and direct facility risk-management programs; investigate misconduct allegations, notify appropriate personnel, and report findings as required.
Ensure appropriate professional staff maintain adequate liability insurance and that licensure and background checks are completed according to company policies.
Assist in developing and implementing plans of correction for cited deficiencies, including timelines and monitoring methods to prevent recurrence.
Ensure personnel attend annual hazard-communication training; help set training goals, identify staff education needs, and address problems or service improvements with supervisors.
Count controlled substances with the outgoing nurse or resident assistant; reconcile and secure controlled substances and maintain the medicine supply room and discontinued medicines according to requirements.
Assist with discharge processes related to medication and treatment orders.
Track and analyze resident outcomes to identify root causes and determine appropriate interventions.
Provide quality-control recommendations and reports to management; recommend ways to reduce malpractice and injury claims; report accidents and incidents within required time frames.
Work with community management, public agencies, insurance adjusters, attorneys, and claimants to exchange information needed to resolve disputes.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for Form N-400 naturalization application costs.
Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.