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Infection Control Nurse - REEDSBURG, WI,

Job Information

Job Order ID :
WI3637293
# of Positions :
1
Experience Required :
Salary :
$37.7 + hourly
Duration :
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week:
40

Job Description

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Interview and provide training for all nursing staff
at the Health Care Center. Plans and conducts in-service training for
all staff in consultation with the Administrator, Director of Nursing,
and Assistant Director of Nursing and other leadership staff. Researches
and prepares in-service training materials. Analyzes nursing and nursing
assistant\'s performance evaluations to determine weaknesses and
in-service emphasis. Conduct nursing and nursing assistant training
sessions and arrange competency testing to ensure the highest standards
of care, per federal and state regulations, are being maintained. Screen
new employees upon hire and staff annually, under the direction of the
Medical Director, for communicable diseases including but not limited to
tuberculosis and then deliver vaccinations to employees and maintain
employee vaccination records. Maintain knowledge of current training
requirements for staff training and certification. Maintain knowledge of
current nursing and CNA training materials, professional literature and
texts. Assist Administrator, DON, ADON, and Medical Director to develop,
implement, and update policy and procedures. Observe and monitor
nursing, dietary, housekeeping, and laundry tasks for compliance with
Infection Control procedures as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Maintain Occupational Health considerations (e.g., employee
vaccinations, exposure control plan, tuberculosis prevention, and work
exclusions) Maintain resident and staff infection control line list
Reporting weekly to NHSN. Gather data and submit reports at QAPI
meetings. Ensures that education and counseling on infection prevention
is available for staff, volunteers, medical staff, patients and
visitors. Support and participate in interdisciplinary performance and
quality improvement process. Maintains current knowledge of federal,
state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are
informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection
control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations. Maintain nurses and
CPR licenses. Document nursing and nursing assistance in-service
training according to state and federal program regulations. Update
nursing and nursing assistant training documents and informs all staff
of training progress. Complete and maintain fit testing records for all
staff. Acts as a unit nurse or supervising nurse as shortages occur.
Acts as a back-up for ADON with the completion of MDS assessments and
participate in care plan conferences. Report required NHSN data and all
COVID regulatory management duties: testing, vaccine, and exemptions. Be
up to date on implementations of regulations/policies. Obtain logins to
WIR and NHSN. Provide non nursing staff with completed in-service
documentation. And other duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Associate\'s degree in Nursing 5 years of
supervisory experience in nursing Licenses/Certifications: Registered
Nursing License (RN) Preferred: Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing Nursing
experience with the geriatric population Previous training experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent
knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi

Company Information

Name :
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER

Application Information

Apply by mail :
Attn: Human Resources - SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER
1051 Clark St
REEDSBURG, WI 53959
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