Infection Preventionist RN

Company: ProMedica Senior Care
Location: Coachella
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

Description
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus**
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ProMedica Senior Care provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.
The -Infection Preventionist RN acts as centers resource for quality systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty programs, regulations and enforcement, and clinical safe business practices. - This role functions within the scope of the states Nurse Practice Act for R.N. licensure. A registered licensed nurse designated to act as the coordinator of an infection prevention and control program to oversee the general application of the infection control guidelines.
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Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Responsibilities

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• Provides ongoing education related to the quality managment system and quality improvement initiatives to facility staff
  
• Initiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the quality management system
  
• Participates in clinical risk identification, planning, process improvement initiatives
  
  Infection Prevention Responsibilities
  
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  • Reviews, analyzes data, and reports infection control trends through the use of an electronic surveillance system
    
  • Assists in identification of infection control issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoring
    
  • Coordinates and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds processes
    
  • Coordinates outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical director
    
  • Provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
    
  • Assists in the review of infection prevention and control policies, program and procedures
    
    In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.
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    Educational Requirements
    Licensed as an RN as required by state law; BSN preferred
    Position Requirements
    One year of teaching experience; Demonstrated ability and presentation experience in training of adults and group dynamics; One year of long-term care teaching experience and working knowledge of clinical nursing practices and job functions of nursing home employees, preferred.

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