What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN Infection Control / Quality Assurance Nurse position at Ozark Nursing and Care Center?
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, a Skilled Nursing Facility is currently taking applications for RN/LPN ICN/QA nurse. This position will report to the Director of Nursing.
- Monitor for possible infectious outbreak.
- Implement and maintain plans and procedures concerning control measures.
- Identify and initiate isolation protocols and informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable diseases.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement the quality management and quality improvement program for long term care facility.
- Monitor and provide assistance with quality assurance and compliance functions.
- Provide consultation and direction to ensure programs and services are implemented at the highest standards and residents receive the highest level of care.
- Ensure policy and procedure is monitored and updated to include regulatory changes.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in long term care required.
- Perform weekly wound rounds
- Ability to participate in call rotation
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person