What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse - RN position at Via of Carlisle Senior Living Campus?
Via of Carlisle Senior Living has the opportunity to welcome a Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse (RN) to join our team! Our Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist nurses play a pivotal role assuring the highest care and promote the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and team members. If this sounds like the ideal culture you desire, we welcome the opportunity to work with you!
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full Time
- Day time hours - flexible, on-call rotation
- Competitive wage based on experience
- Welcoming nurse leadership team
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Via Health Services of Carlisle is a campus community featuring an 85-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with memory care and independent living, located in Carlisle, IA. At Via Health Services, it is our vision to create a warm and inviting community that provides exceptional care and service.
ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE:
Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”
OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care
OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.
Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse applies knowledge and experience by offering guidance pertaining to infection control, skin assessments, safety and resident rights, training, education, etc. Assists with development, implementation, and modification of policies and procedures. Conducts system reviews, audits, data collection and creates reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Leads and participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services with engagement of residents, family
members, and staff. Reviews unresolved issues/concerns and any other areas that remain out of compliance from prior
meetings to develop a timeframe for correction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold current Registered Nurse (RN) with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain state-specific license.
- Infection Preventionist Certification; if not currently obtained, must be obtained within first six months of employment.
- Demonstrates leadership ability.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays*
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
- Flexible Spending Account*
- Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
- Supplemental Benefits*
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
*These benefits are available to full-time employees. Minnesota employees are eligible for PTO regardless of status.
Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!
