Charge Nurse/Infection Preventionist
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Unit Manager / Infection Preventionist(LPN or RN) Long-Term Care
Location: Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center Grand Junction CO
Schedule: Full-time 2pm to 10pm
About Us
At Mantey Heights we are dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality care in a supportive and resident-centered environment. We believe our employees are the heart of our mission and we are committed to fostering a culture of respect teamwork and professional growth.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Unit Manager / Infection Preventionist(LPN or RN) to join our leadership team. This unique dual role combines the oversight of nursing unit operations with responsibility for infection prevention and control throughout the facility. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is committed to quality care regulatory compliance and resident safety.
Responsibilities
As Unit Manager you will:
- Supervise day-to-day nursing unit operations ensuring high-quality care and compliance with care plans.
- Support and mentor nursing staff providing leadership and guidance.
- Collaborate with physicians therapists and interdisciplinary team members.
- Oversee staffing scheduling and staff evaluations.
As Infection Preventionist you will:
- Lead the facilitys Infection Prevention and Control Program.
- Monitor track and analyze infection data to identify trends.
- Educate staff residents and families on infection prevention practices.
- Ensure compliance with CDC CMS OSHA and state regulations.
- Coordinate outbreak response and corrective action plans.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) current State license required.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in long-term care/skilled nursing preferred.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices; CIC certification or willingness to obtain training.
- Strong communication organizational and leadership skills.
We Offer
- Competitive pay $27.87/hr - $47.08/hr DOE and License
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Health dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and retirement plan.
- Ongoing education training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment that values teamwork and growth.
Apply Today!
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents while leading with compassion and excellence we want to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information. Therefore Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age date of birth dates of schooling or graduation or other age-related information. Furthermore Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials such as resumes or schooling transcripts.
Employment Type
Full-Time
