Infection Control and Quality Assurance Nurse

Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab has a wonderful opportunity available for the right person. We are currently seeking a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) to serve as a full time Infection Control Preventionist and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Nurse. This nurse will be responsible for preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases in our healthcare facility. This includes developing and implementing infection control policies and procedures, conducting surveillance activities, and educating staff and patients on infection control practices. The Infection Control Nurse will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that high standards of infection prevention and control are maintained and that any risks to the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff are minimized. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement duties include the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective, comprehensive, data driven program that focuses on the indicators of the outcomes of care and quality of life. The QAPI nurse will ensure the continuous evaluation of facility systems with the objective of ensuring care delivery functions appropriately, prevention of deviation from the care process, identification of issues and concerns within facility systems and developing plans to correct or improve identified areas.

Job Duties:

Absolutely must exhibit a caring, professional, and warm personality to communicate with team members, staff, and facility resources in an effective manner Develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies and procedures Participate in the development and implementation of training programs for healthcare staff Conduct surveillance activities to identify any potential sources of infection Monitor and review infection control practices to ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards Advise on the use of personal protective equipment for staff and visitors Monitor infection rates within the healthcare setting and report any trends Investigate any reported cases of infection and provide advice on prevention and control measures Serves on, participates in, and attends facility, departmental, or committee meetings as required or appointed including QAPI Respond to and manage any incidents of infection in accordance with established policies and procedures Audit and weekly reporting to NHSN Inventory and ordering nursing supplies and ensuring availability to staff. Setting up isolation rooms and enhanced barrier precautions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred Nursing license in the state of MS Long Term Care experience strongly preferred but not required Knowledge of infection control principles and practices Strong communication skills Attention to detail This is a process-oriented organization. You must be able to implement and monitor multiple daily infection control best practices to ensure overall compliance. This is not your average SNF. We have a high standard for professionalism and care delivery. Our opportunities are rare and highly sought after. If you don't meet the qualifications or if you aren't going to come to the interview, please do not apply. Senatobia Healthcare and Rehab is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person