What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse position at WeCare Centers?
Description
Come join the team at WeCare Centers at Sycamore Care Center
WeCare Centers at Sycamore Care Center is actively seeking a motivated Infection Prevention (IP) Nurse for our facility in Montoursville, PA. Our IP Nurse is an integral part of the care team that helps enhance the lives of our residence.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with facility Director of Nursing to schedule employee competency.
- Develop systems to monitor performance annually in compliance with Department of Health and CMS/CDC/OSHA regulations.
- Integrate informatics into teaching and learning platforms.
- Preform audits to report to Administrator quarterly for QA committees.
- Coordinate employee workshops to maintain up to date on evidence-based practice.
- Project management with corporate team for employee engagement.
- Maintains educated on regulatory compliance, changes in local and federal regulations through alerts/Association Membership Memos etc..
- Recommends changes/updates in EMR to maintain compliance with federal and local standards or practice.
- Preforms GAP analysis on identified areas of focus.
- Remain current with changes in regulations locally, state, and federal. Maintain records of all current antibiotic use, infections, and resident/employee vaccinations.
- Communicate with Medical Director and interdisciplinary team on facility quality metrics.
- Monitor and report communicable diseases to Department of Health.
- Monitor and preform employee performance evaluations related to infection control practices.
- Maintain communication with laboratory related to Bigram/Antibiogram reports at a minimum monthly.
- Report occupational exposer to infectious material.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 1 year experience in LTC, ERM
- Current RN License to practice in PA
- IP Certified - Preferred
Benefits
- Same Day Pay
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Continuing Education Tuition Program
- PTO Exchange Program
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- 401k with discretionary match
- EAP
We reward hard working and caring professionals with competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities
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About WeCare Centers
At WeCare Centers, we believe in not only providing exceptional care for our residents but also ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our team. Our Voluntary Benefits Programs are designed to provide additional supportive services to our employees that can help them achieve their personal, financial, and health goals.