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TeemaGroup
LVN Quality Assurance/Infection Prevention. Job in Flagstaff Gr8Jobs
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What they do
An Epidemiologist collects information and investigates diseases, infections or other health problems that appear in a community. Analyzes data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations or samples, and reports findings. May direct studies of public health problems and advise on ways to prevent or treat problems or reduce risks.
$99,281 / year median in Arizona
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Job Summary LVN Quality Assurance/Infection Prevention TeemaGroup Full-time In-Office FLagstaff, AZ, United States Skills in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills Ability to:
- Analyze and interpret information and data
- Work with all levels of organization
- Develop and coordinate training programs
Requirements:
- Requires current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
- DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required
- Infection Preventionist Certification required
- In-state travel; valid AZ Driver's License is required re-education
- Utilizes assessment and scheduling protocol to evaluate quality of training and ensure that staff is adequately trained to meet desired outcomes
- Maintains records to document training and compliance with regulations
- Coordinates provision of Information for regulatory surveyors with Administrator and Director of Nursing
- Map out all infections with McGeer and non-McGeer criteria to provide for timely tracking and trending
- Conduct infection control surveillance daily rounds to confirm compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections by facility staff
- Keep abreast of any current information and attend educational opportunities to assist in role such as provided by
CMS and CDC Knowledge of:
- Principles of management and administration
- Facility programs, policies and procedures
- Quality assurance and utilization review principles and methods
- OBRA and other pertinent nursing home regulations as they apply to quality assurance activities
- Basic statistical and data gathering techniques
- Basic training interventions that may be used to develop staff skills and knowledge
- Varied approaches and techniques of adult instruction consisting of measurement, assessment, and skill based competencies
Benefits
- Dental Insurance