What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist - RN position at Ebenezer?
The Infection Prevention Nurse - Registered Nurse will bring their expert knowledge of Infection prevention information that is shared, audited and sustained at our new Ebenezer Skilled and Rehab Care facility in downton St Paul, MN. This RN nursing position will oversee data collection that is continuously applied to improving standard process and quality care delivered to skilled nursing residents. Full time RN salaried role, that offers a generous benefits package (paid time off, matching retirement monies, tuition reimbursement, wellness dollars, medical, dental) https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 StarTribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we aim to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (EICR) serves seniors with long-term, transitional, and dementia care needs in the heart of downtown St. Paul, MN. As part of Fairview's Community Health and Wellness Hub, EICR is committed to delivering innovative, collaborative care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened in 2022 to deliver a variety of services to the community—from primary and mental health care to enrichment options for seniors, food access programs, and community gathering spaces. The Hub brings Fairview services together with local organizations—including Minnesota Community Care and Sanneh Foundation—to make it easier for people to access what they need to be well.
- Manage infection control in facility
- Track resident infections
- Oversee and Track employee illnesses
- Oversee and ensure resident and employee infection control logs are up to date
- Work with Corporate support nurse for most recent policies and procedures around infection control and antibiotic stewardship
- Track and update resident immunization logs
- Responsible for Antibiotic stewardship and sustainability
- Assists with training and staff in Infection Control Practices
- Assists with audits and data collection
- Collaborates with appropriate departments for accurate resident and employee data
- Responsible for the prevention and the spread of infection by identifying and controlling outbreaks through plan of care
- Determines facility precautions to prevent cross contamination
- Works with other departments to promote and monitor infection control practices by educating staff on policies and procedures
- Monitors for any patterns
- Implements immediate interventions and education
- Responsible for reporting infections to MDH as appropriate
- Oversee the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
- Directs Monthly/Quarterly Antibiotic Stewardship meetings
- Reviews completed "Timeout" forms and ensures completion and appropriate interventions
- Educates Facility staff and Medical practitioners on Antibiotic Stewardship as needed
- Stay current regarding long term care trends and state/federal regulations
- Attend outside seminars focusing on current long-term care issues and regulations
- Read trade magazines/web sites to stay current
- Communicate new information to nursing staff
- Stays current with the latest COVID information
Required:
- Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree - RN
- One to Three Years as an RN ; Required
- RN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows -AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider - BLS Instructor. American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED ; Required
- Specialized Infection Prevention and Control Program training to be completed upon hire or within 30-days of hire date; CDC offers this training on-line
- MS Microsoft Applications
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree - BSN
- AANACC Certification in Gerontology
- Point Click Care Applications
