Development and Infection Control; RN

Staff Development and Infection Control (RN)

Job Category: Staff Development

Requisition Number: STAFF
015083

Marshall Opco LLC, Medi Lodge of Marshall, 879 E Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

Present location details may vary by assignment.

Summary:

Staff Development and Infection Control (RN) serves as the coordinator of an Infection Prevention program and coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents, providing supervision and guidance to clinical staff in relation to Infection Prevention and Control.

• Coordinate Infection Prevention and Control activities within the facility.
• Collect, analyze, and report infection data and trends to nursing staff and healthcare practitioners.
• Consult on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Provide education and training and implement evidence-based infection control practices, including regulatory and licensing requirements and CDC guidelines.
• Oversee surveillance system elements: standardized definitions, surveillance tools, rounds, identification of at-risk populations, data analysis, outbreak detection, and feedback of results to primary caregivers.
• Ensure infection control reports describe infection types and are used to identify trends and patterns.
• Summarize observations of staff practices, investigations of infection causes, and identification of underlying infection trends.
• Define data collection frequency and methods for surveillance.
• Monitor practices to ensure consistent implementation of infection prevention and control policies based on current standards.
• Share surveillance reports with appropriate leaders, including the director of nursing and medical director.
• Review antibiotic use and monitor standard precautions as the primary strategy for preventing healthcare-associated transmission.
• Plan containment of outbreaks while considering resident and staff needs.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Valid license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

• Two years of nursing experience preferred with training in Infection Control.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Medical Benefits:
  Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits:
  Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options.
• Flexible Pay Options:
  Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge:
  Internal assistance in understanding and utilizing benefit options.
• Pet Insurance:
  Three options available.
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings: 401K with HSA and FSA options.

Start a rewarding and stable career with Medi Lodge today!

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and complying with applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations.