Infection Prevention Nurse

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We are seeking a passionate Registered Nurse with longterm care (LTC) experience to join our team as a Clinical Educator and Risk Manager Quality Improvement RN. In this vital role youll provide exceptional nursing care administer medications and treatments lead staff education manage infection control and oversee quality and risk management programs all while ensuring regulatory compliance. Were looking for someone eager to make a difference hungry to grow and ready to inspire others through leadership innovation and a commitment to excellence. A valid RN license CPR/First Aid certification and Healthcare Risk Manager certification (or eligibility for FL applicants) are required. Join us and be part of a team thats shaping the future of senior care!

Day Shift MondayFriday with oncall rotation every 4 weeks.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N400 application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Provides residents with nursing services and administers medications and treatments in accordance with physicians orders within state licensure regulations and consistent with facility nursing standards. Monitors and manages the quality measures and indicators of the community. Plans develops directs and evaluates Educational and Clinical Training programs in accordance with current Federal State and Local Regulation for SNF staff. Plans organizes budgets coordinates evaluates and develops policies for facilitys risk management systems in accordance with current federal state and local standard guidelines and regulations to protect residents staff and facility from loss.

1. Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; may supervise and direct resident assistants where allowed by state licensure regulations. Assists in maintaining a physical social and psychological environment in the best interest of residents.
2. Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders professional standards federal and state regulations and company policies. Assists in implementing and revising service plans or resident care plans based on resident needs. Monitors responses to treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Resident Care Coordinator and Director of any occurrences.
3. Plans and organizes quality control programs and activities. Maintains library of quality control and assessment materials necessary for complying with current standards and regulations and maintaining quality resident care.
4. Oversees the Infection Control Program of the facility and devises infection control reports for submission to Director Clinical Services and Quality Assurance Committee. Ensures adherence to OSHA regulations and infection control standards.
5. Directs and coordinates all inservice educational programs of the facility in accordance with current Federal State and Local Regulations. Develops maintains and directs orientation programs for skilled nursing personnel. Conducts regular or special inservices for staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures. Develops maintains and secures records reports and instructional manuals reference materials pertinent to inservice programs. Uses facility consultants and others for special inservices.
6. Plans implements evaluates and directs the facilitys risk management programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing board and administrator. Investigates all allegations of misconduct. Notifies appropriate personnel of the investigation. Reports findings to the administrator and other appropriate personnel in accordance with state and federal law.
7. Ensures appropriate professional staff maintains adequate liability insurance. Ensures licensure and background checks are conducted in accordance with company policies.
8. Assists in developing and implementing plans of correction for cited deficiencies. Ensures such plans incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring to prevent such deficiencies from reoccurring.
9. Ensures all personnel attend and participate in annual inservice training programs relative to hazard communication. Provides leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the inservice programs of
   the Department. Assists the staff in setting educational goals. Meets with supervisors on a regular basis to solicit advice concerning training needs and assists in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
10. Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or resident assistant; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift. Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room and security of discontinued medicine in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
11. Assists with discharge process relevant to medication/treatment orders.
12. Gathers and analyzes resident outcomes through tracking and trending to identify root cause and determines appropriate interventions.
13. Provides recommendations and reports to management as necessary/required concerning quality control programs and processes. Makes recommendations to facility management to reduce the frequency and severity of medical malpractice and resident/staff injury claims. Reports all accidents and incidents to appropriate agencies and facility management within established time frames.
14. Works with community management public agencies insurance adjusters attorneys and claimants to obtain and provide information necessary to resolve disputes.
15. Completes other duties as assigned.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
Education as required to obtain state RNlicense. One 1 year of fulltime nursing experience as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care to the aged/chronically ill in a long term care facility and one 1 year of experience planning implementing and evaluating educational programs in the nursing field. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Valid license to practice as an RN. Basic CPR/first aid training. Fire safety training. Must possess a current Health Care Risk Manager license in FL or meet state specific licensure requirements.

Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent example reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Proficient with computer use and software applications. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions. Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations and infection control standards. Excellent planning time management communication decisionmaking presentation organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead direct and coordinate inservice training continuing education and orientation programs for the entire skilled nursing staff. Ability to adjust to new and changing environments priorities and/ideas. Promotes and maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers residents family members and facility personnel. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with coworkers residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• OnCall on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.