RN Clinical Care Leader/Infection Control Nurse - FT - Days

Good Samaritan Society • Austin, MN

110d • $36 - $55

About The Position

The Clinical Care Leader (CCL) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care in the home setting. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Documents resident history, symptoms, medications and care provided in compliance with applicable standards/regulations. Utilizes technology to enhance quality resident care, to collaborate with inter-professional team members, effectively delegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel, assume overall nursing accountability for a resident assignment and serve in leadership roles on department/organizational tasks forces and committees. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the specific care area or unit. Must have effective communication skills to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts, situations, and/or issues with peers, inter-professional colleagues, residents and families. Must have strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to analyze data and appropriately respond to changing situations. Coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Must be an RN Licensed in Minnesota.
• Must have previous experience working as an RN Supervisor or Manager preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Must have previous experience working with infection control processes and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing.
• Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
• Collaborate with inter-professional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Document resident history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Utilize technology to enhance quality resident care.
• Delegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel.
• Assume overall nursing accountability for a resident assignment.
• Serve in leadership roles on department/organizational task forces and committees.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise.
• Communicate effectively to resolve conflicts and issues.
• Analyze data and respond to changing situations.

Benefits

• Development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree