Infection Prevention RN Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! AtBethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers toimproving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you’llenjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, careeradvancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental,vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regularstatus full and part time employees. Summary Collaboration withfacility leadership and medical director to develop, implement andevaluate the annual infection control plan. Antibiotic stewardship(including 72-hour timeout.) Manage isolation including orders,monitoring, rounding, and education as needed. Covid preventionincluding vaccinations, documentation and NHSN. Employee health.

Manage vaccination program including educating and offeringvaccinations to all residents, encouraging staff vaccinations,maintaining vaccination records for residents and staff, trackingimmunization rates, and monitoring and updating protocols based onCDC, CMS, and state health department guidelines. Accountable forsurveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquiredinfections. Tracing infections such as UTIs, pneumonia, and MDROsusing standardized criteria. Monitoring for outbreaks and reportingper regulatory guidelines. Ensure interdisciplinary communicationregarding staff illness, outbreak status, and areas requiringtransmission-based precautions. Conducting regular audits and riskassessments to identify trends and corrective actions. Serve on theQAPI committee and chair the infection control meeting. JobQualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSNpreferred Prior experience in Infection Prevention in a skillednursing facility required Current Missouri nursing license in goodstanding Current CPR/AED certification required InfectionPrevention certification highly desirable Minimum of 5 years ofrecent clinical nursing experience required Recent infectionprevention experience required Previous experience in skillednursing required Ability to manage time and organize daily scheduleto meet productivity standards Computer skills including MicrosoftOffice Suite and other programs such as EMR Possess integrity,initiative, and loyalty Must possess good communication anddocumentation skills Ability to stand and walk for long periodsAbility to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques andwith assistance when necessary Ability to transfer and moveresidents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200 lbs. usingproper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary Abilityto push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs. usingproper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary. Manualdexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working withresidents and equipment Ability to perform necessary documentationVisual acuity Must be able to manage a diversity of activities Goodorganizational, critical thinking, problem solving, and mentoringskills High degree of ability in using tact, diplomacy, anddiscretion Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptionsand multiple distractions A preference for understanding andresponding to the physical and psychosocial needs of the geriatricperson is required Pay range: $63,943 – $106,407 annually

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RN/LPN