Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and help us strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. We are searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of the position to help us care for our phenomenal residents.

Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental

Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees.

Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

401 K Plan

PTO

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Spending & Daycare Account

Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities

Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff

ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!)

Education Assistance- That’s right, we will support you as you go back to school. We believe in you!

Exclusive discounts:

AT&T & Verizon

Insight & Dell

Staples

United Moving Services

OKRIN & Sherwin Williams

AMC Movies

Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events)

LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar

Abenity Travel Center

Six Flags

Harry & David Gifts & Godiva

Position Summary

Develop, implement, and maintain a facility-wide infection prevention and control program.

Delegation of Authority

As Infection Preventionist you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
• Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Develop and implement written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• Oversee the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
• Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).
• Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
• Participate on the facility’s QAA Committee. Perform duties as assigned.
• Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s
• annual facility assessment review process.
• Review and/or revise the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
• Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
• Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.
• Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health).
• Maintaining documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect. Promote and protect all residents’ rights.
• Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines
• Remain current on new developments related to infection prevention and control by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals, attending professional seminars, or reading new laws, rules, and regulations.
• Serve as resource for staff regarding infection prevention and control, including the identification of when a resident needs to be placed on isolation precautions.
• Work with environmental services to prevent cross-contamination in the care environment.
• Work with community partners and other healthcare facilities to help prevent transmission of infection during care transitions.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assist with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Report noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Report any retaliation or discrimination to HR.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency. Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
  
• Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN or RN program.

Experience

Must have, as a minimum, two (3) years of experience as an LPN or RN.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/RN in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
  
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.