ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE!

Integritus Healthcare Greenfield, MA 01301, US

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you!

WE ARE SEEKING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE!

RN REQUIRED!

Essential Job Functions ADON:

An Assistant Director of Nursing, or ADON, manages the nursing team, in a long-term care facility. Hire and train staff, create schedules and conduct employee evaluations.

Essential Job Functions INFECTION CONTROL NURSE:

Conduct an Annual Infection Control Risk Assessment and Analysis. Develop and review the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Program’s goals and objectives. Implement data collection and surveillance strategies using the Infection Prevention and Control Program policies and procedures.

Use epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations. Conduct outbreak investigations as required. Collect and compile surveillance data using standardized surveillance definitions.

Report findings to key stakeholders including facility leadership, Safety and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committees and others as requested. Use principles of performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.

Use statistical analysis skills to calculate infection risk, evaluate the significance of dates and make recommendations for improvement based upon findings.

Educate and be a resource to healthcare providers; staff, residents, families/visitors and the general public. Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs for infection prevention and control that enhances knowledge in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Serve as a role model and coach, working collaboratively with all facility departments, disciplines and staff members to implement into practice, pertinent infection prevention and control practices, considering regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and professional practice guidelines.

Assist with occupational health practices to reduce the risk of infection transmission to staff and residents.

Promote and assist with immunization program strategies for staff and residents to reduce the likelihood of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases within the facility and community.

Windsor, has been part of the community since 1975, providing area families with top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Count on our award-winning team for short-term rehab and recovery, long-term skilled nursing care, adult day health, and restorative care.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE.

MONDAY -FRIDAY SENIOR LEVEL POSITION On Call Rotation

RN REQUIRED!

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