What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse position at MissionCare at Bennington?
MissionCare at Bennington -
Infection Prevention & Wound Nurse
iCare Health Network is seeking a dynamic and experienced Infection Prevention & Wound Nurse to join our MissionCare at Bennington team. Come and join our progressive and impressive team of professionals. RN preferred.
Currently our opening is :
Full Time- (Monday-Friday)
This role is responsible for :
Developing and implementing quality in-service education programs for staff, as may be required in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ensuring that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, state & federal regulations.
Coaching employees on proper nursing practices and procedures.
Making house rounds regularly throughout the shift and consults with RN Supervisor and Charge Nurses on education needs.
Ensuring infection prevention programs are current and in line with government regulations, company policies and procedures, mission and goals.
Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed; participates in on-call rotation for clinical emergencies and other clinical / facility issues.
Assisting the DNS in on-going training of nursing staff to support clinical services and to meet and exceed established clinical competency levels; monitors and assists in the training of specialty unit personnel to maintain active competencies and / or certifications required for the specific unit.
They must also have :
Must have at least 2 years of increased responsibility in a supervisory position in long term care and / or rehabilitation facility or hospital setting or equivalent nursing education degree program.
Six (6) months of training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
IV Certification required.
Experience with state survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures preferred.
Valid LPN / RN licensure
When you provide us with the above, we provide you with :
A base pay of : Based on Experience and licensure status
Affordable Health Insurance
401(k)
Opportunities for continuing education with monthly PDC meetings, excellent benefits, and more.
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
So much more!
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