RN / LPN, QI Infection Control Nurse
About The Position
Morgantown Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN or LPN QI/Infection Prevention to join our team. This is a Full-Time Day Shift Position. The LPN QI/Infection Prevention Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use, prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff; serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; develops and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements; participates in the facility QAPI program.
Requirements
- Must possess a current license as an RN or LPN in the state where the center is located.
- Management experience in Long Term Care
- Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field.
- Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
- Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance
- Communication skills
- Computer skills required for the position
Responsibilities
- evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections
- collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use
- prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data
- presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions
- monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures
- prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff
- serves as a resource to all departments and personnel
- implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment
- develops and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events
- provides internal and external reporting of information and data
- promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements
- participates in the facility QAPI program
Benefits
- competitive wages
- PTO plans
- life and disability plans
- medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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