Job description
Overview: River Crossing of St. Charles provides skilled nursing and therapy services focused on person-centered care. Our holistic care plans are delivered by our professional and qualified staff, dedicated to providing the best clinical outcomes. With a talented culinary team, we create flavorful, nutritious and sophisticated entrées tailored to our resident’s preferences. River Crossing of St. Charles features lounge areas and thoughtful amenities coupled with state-of-the-art therapy equipment for your rehabilitation or recovery. Responsibilities:
RN Infection Preventionist
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) strongly preferred
The RN Infection Preventionist, working with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the development of performance improvement/patient safety initiatives and implementing and maintaining the multiple facets of an Infection Control Program. This individual maintains a routine surveillance program of patients, staff, and the environmental problems that present a real or potential threat to the welfare of patients, visitors, or staff throughout our community. They will promote a facility-wide understanding of the overall quality and patient safety program and culture.
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RN Infection Preventionist
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) strongly preferred
The RN Infection Preventionist, working with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the development of performance improvement/patient safety initiatives and implementing and maintaining the multiple facets of an Infection Control Program. This individual maintains a routine surveillance program of patients, staff, and the environmental problems that present a real or potential threat to the welfare of patients, visitors, or staff throughout our community. They will promote a facility-wide understanding of the overall quality and patient safety program and culture.
Additional responsibilities of the Infection Control Specialist:
- Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day activities of Infection Control in the facility
- Responsible for periodic evaluation and revision of policies and procedures and programs as needed to improve departmental functions and to ensure the departments are meeting the needs of the resident, their family, the facility, and regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Infection Control
- Facilitate timely and effective resolution of patient care issues
- Serve as a resource to all levels of the organization relative to infection control and quality improvement activities, conducting or providing education as requested by staff or leadership
- Coordinate teams as needed to drive change towards desired outcomes using appropriate performance improvement methodologies
What's in it for you?
- Earned Wage Access - Next Day Pay!
- Robust Tuition Advancement Program!
- Career Ladders and scholarship opportunities!
- 401k with Match After Only 90 Days! 100% match up to 3%; 50% match up to 5%
- Medical (several great plans to choose from), dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid Time off and/or Vacation Time and Holiday Pay
- Continuing education credits
Benefits may vary based on employment status
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed in our state
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) strongly preferred
- At least one-year experience in a long-term skilled nursing community
- Nursing management experience preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of state and federal rules and regulations that govern the practices of the facility
- Able to relate positively and favorably to customers and families and to work cooperatively with others
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We are a vaccinated care facility. New hires will need to provide proof of vaccination or other acceptable documents prior to starting employment
Come join our family where our team members dedicate themselves to love without limits and where they live by the standards of our safety-first, family always philosophy
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Go to our website for more info and career opportunities www.ablehearts.org/careers
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