Infection Preventionist RN

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

Job Description:

Description

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus** 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. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Responsibilities

• 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
  • 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. #LI-RW1 489 - ManorCare Health Services - Palm Desert , California
    Location
    
    489 - ManorCare Health Services - Palm Desert , California
    
    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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