Infection Preventionist (RN) | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
✔ Agency-free care teams
✔ NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
✔ Monitor resident and staff infections, treatments, and infection trends
✔ Collect, analyze, document, and report infection control data
✔ Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention and control policies and procedures
✔ Investigate infection clusters and outbreaks to identify potential causes and assist in determining appropriate courses of action
✔ Promote and teach infection prevention practices and preventative techniques throughout the organization
✔ Conduct infection control education and in-service training in accordance with State and Federal regulations
✔ Educate employees regarding Hepatitis B vaccination and related prevention practices
✔ Administer and accurately document vaccinations in accordance with established policies and clinical standards
✔ Coordinate and administer tuberculosis (TB) testing/screening for residents and staff, evaluate results, and facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up
✔ Coordinate nursing meetings and prepare meeting agendas
✔ Administer and coordinate nursing competency testing
✔ Coordinate required annual staff training and education
✔ Serve as a patient education coordinator by researching and providing educational videos, resources, tools, and other materials to support resident and patient education
✔ Maintain accurate documentation and records related to infection prevention, vaccinations, education, and clinical competencies
✔ Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement, resident safety, and regulatory compliance
✔ Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
✔ Demonstrate strong clinical competence and sound nursing judgment
✔ Communicate effectively and tactfully with residents, families, visitors, and team members
✔ Adapt communication and interventions based on age, cultural considerations, individual needs, abilities, and physical condition
✔ Are comfortable leading and facilitating education for both small and large groups
✔ Can develop learning plans and educational resources for targeted clinical and professional development topics
✔ Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
✔ Build and maintain positive, professional working relationships across all levels of the organization
✔ Maintain strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping
✔ Demonstrate high standards of ethics, honesty, professionalism, and accuracy
✔ Work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
✔ Manage multiple priorities and use time effectively
✔ Maintain confidentiality regarding residents, employees, and organizational information
✔ Are proficient with computers, electronic documentation, and position-relevant software
✔ Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required
✔ Minimum of two years of nursing experience working with older adults required
✔ Two years of experience in infection control or infection prevention preferred
✔ Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or senior care is beneficial
✔ Must meet all continuing education and professional requirements necessary to maintain active RN licensure
✔ Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal and professional growth
✔ Participates in required in-service training, education, and departmental meetings
✔ Stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, twist, and turn as needed throughout the workday
✔ Safely lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
✔ Operate mechanical lifts, shower equipment, adjustable chairs and beds, and other resident-care equipment as needed
✔ Operate standard office and computer equipment
✔ Maintain the visual acuity necessary to perform clinical and administrative responsibilities, including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
✔ Communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and written communication