Infection Prevention Nurse

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Collaboration with facility leadership and medical director to develop, implement and evaluate the annual infection control plan. Antibiotic stewardship (including 72-hour timeout.) Manage isolation including orders, monitoring, rounding, and education as needed. Covid prevention including vaccinations, documentation and NHSN. Employee health. Manage vaccination program including educating and offering vaccinations to all residents, encouraging staff vaccinations, maintaining vaccination records for residents and staff, tracking immunization rates, and monitoring and updating protocols based on CDC, CMS, and state health department guidelines. Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections. Tracing infections such as UTIs, pneumonia, and MDROs using standardized criteria. Monitoring for outbreaks and reporting per regulatory guidelines. Ensure interdisciplinary communication regarding staff illness, outbreak status, and areas requiring transmission-based precautions. Conducting regular audits and risk assessments to identify trends and corrective actions. Serve on the QAPI committee and chair the infection control meeting.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Prior experience in Infection Prevention in a skilled nursing facility required

Current Missouri nursing license in good standing

Current CPR/AED certification required

Infection Prevention certification highly desirable

Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience required

Recent infection prevention experience required

Previous experience in skilled nursing required

Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards

Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other programs such as EMR

Possess integrity, initiative, and loyalty

Must possess good communication and documentation skills

Ability to stand and walk for long periods

Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary

Ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+ lbs. using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary

Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs. using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.

Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment

Ability to perform necessary documentation

Visual acuity

Must be able to manage a diversity of activities

Good organizational, critical thinking, problem solving, and mentoring skills

High degree of ability in using tact, diplomacy, and discretion

Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and multiple distractions

A preference for understanding and responding to the physical and psychosocial needs of the geriatric person is required

Pay range : $59,810.13 - $106,407 annually

Category: RN/LPN