MDS RN Infection Control Nurse
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Dove Healthcare - Lodi 700 Clark St. Lodi WI 53555
Join Dove Healthcare as an MDS RN - Infection Control Nurse and take the next step in your career.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Registered Nurse (RN) to serve in a dual role as MDS Coordinator and Infection Control Nurse. This position is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments while also leading the facilitys infection prevention and control program in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
MDS / RAI Coordination:
Coordinate and complete MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments in accordance with OBRA and PPS guidelines
Maintain accurate and timely RAI/PPS schedules
Ensure documentation supports Medicare Medicaid and insurance reimbursement
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to gather and validate resident data
Monitor compliance with state and federal regulations related to documentation and assessments
Participate in care plan development and updates
Infection Control:
Lead and manage the facilitys infection prevention and control program
Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections and antibiotic use
Manage and respond to infectious outbreaks including implementation of control measures
Coordinate annual influenza vaccination program and TB risk assessments
Ensure compliance with infection control standards from regulatory agencies
Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices including PPE and hand hygiene
Perform audits and implement quality improvement initiatives
Communicate updates on infection control guidelines and regulatory changes to staff
Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin
Previous experience with MDS/RAI coordination preferred
Knowledge of infection control practices and regulations
Strong organizational communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
MDS certification (RAC-CT)
Infection Preventionist training or certification (IP CIC or equivalent)
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility
Health and Wellness Benefits
- choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family!
- company paid life and AD&D insurance
- dental and vision Insurance
- wellness incentives including onsite gyms health club reimbursement weight loss program reimbursement
- supplemental benefits including short-term disability life insurance critical illness accident coverage hospital indemnity cancer
- paid time off (PTO)
- floating holiday
- employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- early wage access through DailyPay
- childcare assistance - up to 20%
- 401k with company match
- financial planning resources
- referral bonus - up to $700 per referral
Career Development
- tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities
- continuing education
- career mapping
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Veteran status.
About Dove Healthcare
Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers six assisted living residences and three independent living complexes in Barron Bloomer Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Fennimore Lodi Osseo Rice Lake Spooner St. Croix Falls and Superior.
Our core services include in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation post-hospital care ventilator care skilled nursing long-term and end-of-life care as well as senior independent living assisted living and memory care.
As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards disciplined leadership and mutual respect for all.
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About Company
Dove Healthcare offers both short-term rehabilitation care if you need therapy after after surgery, illness, or injury as well as more extended care options such as assisted living, nursing home, ventilator, skilled nursing, and memory care.
