Infection Control & Assessment Nurse

Lake Winona Manor
865 Mankato Avenue
Winona, MN 55987, USA

Pay or shift range: $36.33 USD to $53.03 USD
Estimated range is budgeted amount. Final offers based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Winona Senior Services
Lake Winona Manor
Infection Control and Assessment Nurse
1.0 FTE, 80 hrs pay period
Days, 7:30am-5pm
Weekends:
Every 4th weekend
Holidays: 1 major, 1 minor

Position Overview: The Infection Control (IC) and Assessment Nurse supports long‑term care residents by facilitating appropriate assessment, evaluation and action needed to improve quality of care according to evidence‑based practices. This individual identifies risks and incorporates appropriate approaches, documentation and monitoring of processes and care. The IC and Assessment Nurse works closely with each unit team at Lake Winona Manor as a mentor and facilitator for the delivery and execution of the care plan process.

• Perform thorough and timely admission, quarterly, and other MDS‑related assessments as required by the State of Minnesota.
• Evaluate residents holistically to identify risks, strengths, and needs; collaborate to develop individual care plans, especially on admission and during wound and infection care.
• Participate on the Winona Health Committee as a representative of senior services.
• Analyze infections, treatments, and drive mitigation and prevention strategies.
• Track resident and caregiver infections, organisms, and develop reports for the care team, including the Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee and use LEAN methodology to make daily improvements.
• Provide complete documentation for open areas/wounds of residents on a weekly/prn basis.
• Document wound‑care effectiveness, adjust treatment, and collaborate with Part B Wound Care services in the facility.
• Ensure the plan of care is visible and adhered to by the interdisciplinary team; conduct audits on care‑plan adherence.
• Document ongoing and acute issues appropriately, completely and timely.
• Support staff in identifying significant changes in resident needs and services.
• Identify gaps and support needed for successful discharges of short‑term residents.
• Understand the nursing practice process and stay current on nursing theory, research, medications and legal issues related to resident‑based services.
• Assist with other nursing duties and performance‑improvement projects as assigned (e.g., vaccine administration, COVID‑19 outbreak testing, Kaizens/CIP event teams).
• Provide care and supervision of caregivers and residents at the level of licensure.
• Deliver nursing services to residents in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of care.

Required:

• 2 years of RN experience
• CPR certification
• MN RN license
• Complete Infection Control course within 6 months of hire (provided by WH)
• Complete Wound Care training within 6 months of hire (provided by WH)

Preferred:

• Basic computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, EMR
• Non‑violent crisis intervention and crucial conversation training within the first year.

At Winona Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. Key benefits include:

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health support and wellness incentives.
• Income Protection: short‑ and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance and identity protection plans.
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) plan with employer contributions when eligible.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible scheduling, paid time off and earned sick time.
• Education & Development: paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships and sponsored seminars.
• Employee Discounts: special offers with local businesses.

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources.

Winona Health promotes equitable promotion, transfer, and reclassification. Employees may apply internally after six months in their current position, unless in formal disciplinary process.

Winona Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law and do not tolerate retaliation. We comply with all applicable federal and state civil‑rights statutes.

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