RN Coordinator - Infection Prevention and Quality | Administration

Avera • Granite Falls, MN

1d • $35 - $52

About The Position

Accountable for developing, organizing and monitoring a quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Control plan for hospital and or long-term care; in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations. Role will also work scheduled shifts as needed in hospital and or long-term care.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and guides the implementation of the annual QAPI plan, including goal setting.
• Helps ensure staff integration into the QAPI process through Continuous Quality Improvement education and developing opportunities for input.
• Participates in orientation.
• Reports data and information in the manner and at the time intervals specified by CMS and the State agency pertaining to participant care activities and outcomes.
• Reviews, investigates, and analyzes grievances incorporating issues into development of Quality Improvement initiatives and annual QAPI plan.
• Compiles and presents healthcare-associated infection statistics to the Quality and Infection Control meetings.
• Assists in development of agendas and acts as a meeting facilitator.
• Investigates outbreaks and changes in rates as appropriate.
• Assist in evaluating outcomes and processes to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Assures compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Works cooperatively with public health infrastructure including communicable disease reporting.
• Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, facility hygiene and relevant safety programs.
• Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections.
• Accountable to work as a staff nurse in long-term care and or hospital setting on a regular scheduled basis.
• Acts as trauma coordinator for the facility per facility need.
• Assists the Long Term Care Director of Nursing with the day-to-day management and longer term planning of the patient care area; directing and developing staff; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary professional staff to achieve optimal resident results and outcomes.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees