Nurse Manager & Infection Control Prevention - Marshall's Healthcare - Machias,ME Job South Portland area,Maine USA,Nursing

Step into the opportunity to champion resident safety and clinical excellence as an RN Nurse Manager – Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) with our dedicated team providing quality care in local Maine communities. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse deeply passionate about protecting resident health, leading clinical teams, and proactively preventing healthcare-associated infections, we want to hear from you. In this vital leadership role, you will work hand-in-hand with our Director of Nursing to support daily nursing operations while spearheading our comprehensive infection prevention and control programs.

You will play a crucial part in implementing rigorous protocols to limit the spread of infectious organisms, educating staff, and ensuring a consistently safe, healthy, and secure environment for everyone. If you are ready to make a tangible difference through specialized clinical leadership and infection control, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to our organization.

Work-Life Balance & Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work & Pay:
Flexible shifts available to support your work-life balance—let's discuss what interests you! Plus, Pay On Demand for daily access to your paycheck.
Sign-On Bonus:
Available for eligible candidates.
Career Investment:
Tuition reimbursement and tuition loan forgiveness.
Full Insurance Coverage:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for full-time employees.
Financial & Retirement:
Flexible Spending Accounts (including medical and dependent care) and a 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
Time Off:
Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.

Comprehensive Role & Responsibilities

1. Infection Control Prevention Responsibilities Implementation and review of the facility’s infection prevention program. Ensure that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies are incorporated into the program. Review relevant public health issues to integrate into practice, serve as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborate with other healthcare professionals within and outside of the facility, and implement infection prevention education programs.

Systematically collect and analyze healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data using epidemiological principles and statistical methods to identify trends and risk factors. Report HAI and quality data for the various facility, county, state, and federal reporting requirements. Incorporate the principles of fiscal responsibility into practice and promote the standards of advanced professional practice.

2. Clinical Operations & Resident Care Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements. Help develop and implement immunization programs for resident/patients and staff. Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing education. Perform clinical rounds on assigned nursing units. Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with resident/patient(s), families, staff, community, and other professionals.

Provide support with staff competence with the Electronic Charting System (ECS). Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department. Participate in state and federal surveys with authorized government agencies as requested or directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing, and assist/implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

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Nurse Manager & Infection Control Prevention - Marshall's Healthcare - Machias, ME