Infection Control Nurse

Infection Control NurseWe are hiring for a Infection Control Nurse for our skilled nursing campus! We have a 145-bed unit that averages 95% occupancy. No agency use in nearly 20 years! Great team, fun environment, meaningful work. Join our team as we are led by our Values of Hold the Door, Know My Name, and Walk With Me.Position Summary : Responsible for monitoring infections, training and implementing infections control policies to maintain and promote an environment of health and safety.Essential Responsibilities :

• Monitor resident and staff infections and treatments.
• Inform and educate employees in regard to Hepatitis B vaccine.
• Administer and record vaccinations.
• Administer Tuberculosis vaccine to residents and staff. Observe and evaluate results of Tuberculosis vaccine and make appropriate references.
• Develop and administer infection control policies and procedures.
• Conduct infection control in-servicing according to state and federal regulations.
• Collect and analyze infection control data and prepares related reports. Promote and teach preventative techniques.
• Investigate clustered infection outbreaks to determine cause and assist in planning course of action.
• Assumes all other position responsibilities as assigned.
• Coordinate nurses meeting and prepare agenda.
• Administer nurse competency tests.
• Coordinate annual Relies training for staff
• Patient education Coordinator (i.e. research teaching videos, resources, tools to assist with patient education)
• Assumes all other position responsibilities as assigned.Essential Skills & Abilities :
• Proficient computer skills and abilities. Knowledge of position-relevant computer programs and software.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully, while recognizing age, cultural orientation, needs, abilities and physical condition, while using appropriate interventions.
• Outgoing and engaging personality to lead / facilitate learning of small and large groups.
• Ability to create learning plans for targeted topics of learning and development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Practice the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, as an effective team member and manage time productively.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the Care Center, its residents and employees.
• Proficient interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated clinical competence.Education, Training, Experience :
• Two years' experience in an infection control environment preferred.
• Possession of a current license from the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience with the elderly population.
• Meet on-going requirements to maintain current nursing license.
• Assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth
• Attends all required in-service training and departmental meetings.Required Licenses, Registration, and / or Certifications :
• Possession of a current license from the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.Nonessential Responsibilities :
• Operate equipment including mechanical lifts, shower equipment, adjustable chairs / beds, etc.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, residents, resident's families, and the public.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.Physical Demands & Work Environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations may be made through Human Resources to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands :
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; pull, push, twist, turn, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch; smell; talk and hear.
• The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Why Join Us?At Resthaven Care Center, you're more than just a leader-you're a change-maker. You'll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of our residents and staff. Be part of a team where your expertise is valued, and your voice shapes the future of senior care. Learn More