At Brightmoor Nursing Center, we are dedicated to our residents and our team members. We take care of each other so that we can take care of others. Brightmoor Nursing Center is looking for an Infection Control/Restorative Nurse to join our leadership team! This position reports to the Director of Nursing. Develops, implements, and maintains a facility-wide infection prevention and control program. This position also supervises Restorative Aides. Required Qualifications Minimum requirements include one of the following:

• A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing; Licensed RN/LPN
• A professionally-trained medical technologist (or clinical laboratory scientist) that has earned at least an associate's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; Licensed RN/LPN
• A professionally-trained microbiologist that has earned at least a bachelor's degree in microbiology; Licensed RN/LPN
• A professionally-trained epidemiologist that has earned at least a bachelor's degree in epidemiology; Licensed RN/LPN
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• At least one year of experience in providing basic restorative services is preferred.
• Completed training in restorative nursing services, or complete the training within 90 days of hire or promotion to the position
• Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
• Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment. Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors. Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control. Oversees the facility's antibiotic stewardship program. Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). Leads the facility's Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Participates on the facility's QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned. Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility's annual facility assessment review process. Reviews and/or revises the facility's infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections. Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate). Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases. Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health). Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.

Restorative Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs restorative nursing services for residents who require those services in the facility. Assesses residents and makes determinations related to the level of restorative nursing services the residents need. Makes assignments as indicated. Develops and documents a plan of care that includes measurable objectives and interventions for residents who require restorative nursing services. Provides oversight of each resident's restorative nursing program and documents regular (i.e. weekly/monthly) evaluations. Assures daily documentation is recorded by restorative aides. Updates plan of care as indicated. Performs restorative nursing services in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures. These services may include activities related to range of motion, splint/brace assistance, bed mobility, transfers/walking, dressing/grooming, eating/swallowing, amputation/ prosthesis care, and communication. Maintains current lists of residents on restorative caseload and residents who require splints, restorative dining, or focused weight monitoring. Supervises dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake. Oversees the weighing of residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse manager and physician. Tracks the condition of splints/braces of residents who require them. Reports lost or broken splints/braces to nurse manager, therapist, and/or physician as indicated. Reports changes in a resident's condition to the resident's nurse manager and physician.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Infection control: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN/LPN (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Griffin, GA (Required)

Work Location:

In person