What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control/Quality Assurance Nurse position at Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center?
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Bella Vita, located in the heart of Glendale, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Infection Control Nurse/Quality Assurance Nurse to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and safety of our residents by overseeing infection control practices and ensuring that our facility is in compliance with CDC, CMS, and state regulations related to long-term care.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in infection control practices, with a passion for education and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Infection Control Practices:
- Conduct daily rounds on all units to ensure proper infection control protocols are followed.
- Verify that appropriate signage (e.g., isolation, precautions) is posted and visible.
- Ensure that all bins are stocked with necessary supplies, including PPE (personal protective equipment), gowns, gloves, masks and disinfectants.
- Provide staff with ongoing education on infection control procedures and PPE usage, with regular inservices on a weekly basis and as needed.
- Daily Review & Documentation:
- Perform daily order reviews to identify any new infections and ensure timely interventions.
- Maintain a line list of residents with infections and document all necessary information accurately.
- Update residents’ care plans in relation to infection control needs and ensure the mapping of infections across the facility.
- Daily check of crash carts, refrigerator temperatures, glucometer logs, and ensure all logs are signed and up to date daily.
- Collaboration with Healthcare Providers:
- Rounding weekly with the facility’s Infectious Disease provider to review residents’ infections, treatments, and medications.
- Attend daily standup, monthly Nursing meetings and weekly Bigh Risk meetings to discuss lab results, infection control issues, and the need for continued patient antibiotic treatments Or isolation.
- Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with CDC and CMS infection control standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Conduct quality assurance audits related to infection control, and report findings.
- Assist in implementing corrective actions when infection control deficiencies are identified with all departments in the facility.
- On-the-Floor Support & Additional Duties:
- Provide assistance on the floor as needed, including patient care support in infection control-related activities.
- Provide nursing support, as working the floor at times is needed.
- Assist with other duties as assigned, ensuring the continued success of infection control programs and quality assurance initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Required Certification: Certified in Infection Control (CIC).
- Education: RN or LPN with a current, active license in the state of Arizona.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Infection Control in a long-term care setting.
- Previous experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or infection prevention in a skilled nursing or post-acute facility preferred.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- In-depth understanding of infection control standards and practices, including CDC, CMS, and local health department guidelines.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to educate and train staff on infection prevention practices and procedures.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Team work is a must!
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and utilize facility-specific infection control tracking software.
Schedule:
Full-time position. Flexibility in hours may be required to meet the needs of the facility.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in skilled/LTC setting?
Experience:
- Infection Control Nurse/ QA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
- RN License (Required)
- Level 1 Finger Print Clearance Card (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000