Quality Assessment and Infection Control Nurse
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In collaboration with the Health Services Administrator and the interdisciplinary team, the Quality Assessment and Infection Control Nurse works as a leader in quality improvement initiatives and Infection Preventionist for the organization. Major responsibilities of the position include quality assessment and assurance, surveillance and infection control, and leading/initiating performance improvement projects within the quality assurance program. Participates in on-call rotation as a nurse leader within the healthcare team.
The starting salary range for this position is $82,918 to $110,903.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in identifying residents at risk for adverse outcomes and identifying measures by which those outcomes might be avoided/improved.
- Track on a weekly basis pertinent quality measures – resident falls, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, and weight loss.
- Receive, analyze, interpret and prepare facility reports and occurrences, including medication error reports, incident reports and unusual occurrence reports.
- Effectively and efficiently utilizes multiple methods of data collection to obtain information on resident care, unit functioning, internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Conduct and document investigations of unanticipated or sentinel events under the Department of Health standards.
- Coordinate and lead monthly Quality Assurance meetings; prepare agenda, receive reports from individual departments and document corrective action plans.
- Update, develop and implement policies and procedures related to quality improvement.
- Conduct on-going surveillance using Center of Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria, documentation, and investigation of nosocomial infections.
Qualifications
- Experience in computer software such as Word and Excel. Experience with the electronic medical record.
- Prefer at least one year of experience or additional course work or certification in infection control.
- Prefer two to three years of experience with data collection, tabulation, analysis, interpreting and reporting of findings.
- Must communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Licensed as an RN in the State of Virginia.
- Minimum five years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Prefer two to three years of experience working with the elderly.
Benefits Snapshot
- Paid Time Off package
- Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
- Paid Holidays
- Free gym and pool access
- Free parking
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Skills
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- Did someone refer you to apply at WCBR? Please provide the name of the person or the website.
- What is your current Virginia License number? (CNA, RMA, LPN, RN)
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- Have you ever worked in the Senior Living industry before?
- Have you ever been employed by WCBR?
- Are you currently CPR Certified?
- If offered a position with WCBR, are you able to provide three professional references for us to contact?
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- Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship?
- WCBR has an Influenza Policy which requires all associates to receive the Influenza vaccination. If vaccination is declined with a doctor’s note or a religious exemption, you must wear a face mask while on property throughout the flu season (December 1st through end of April – beginning of May). optional
- Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge (WCBR) is an equal opportunity employer. WCBR does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for WCBR to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either WCBR or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of WCBR has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest by submitting this application that I have given to WCBR true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize WCBR to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this may constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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