Infection Control (RN)

MediLodge; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Daily/Weekly pay options

Job summary

MediLodge of Portage seeks an Infection Control – Infection Preventionist (RN) to coordinate the Infection Prevention program and provide total nursing care for residents while guiding clinical staff in infection prevention and control practices.

The role requires a nursing graduate with an active license, CPR certification, and prior infection control experience. You will contribute to resident safety and regulatory compliance within MediLodge’s Portage facility.

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience preferred with training in Infection Control.
• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report infection data and trends to staff and providers.
• Consult on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Educate and train staff; implement evidence-based infection control practices.
• Monitor surveillance systems and ensure accurate, timely reports.
• Share surveillance results with nursing leadership and medical director.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Effective communication

Emergency response

Infection prevention

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Infection Control – Infection Preventionist (Registered Nurse)

Facility: MediLodge of Portage

We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

Infection Control (RN) serves as the coordinator of an Infection Prevention, and coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• Two years of nursing experience preferred with training in Infection Control

Job Functions

• Collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners
• Consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies
• Providing education and training; and implementing evidence-based infection control practices, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Oversees essential elements of a surveillance system which include: Use of standardized definitions and listings of the symptoms of infections, use of surveillance tools, walking rounds throughout the facility, identification of resident populations at risk for infection, identification of the processes or outcomes selected for surveillance, statistical analysis of data that can uncover an outbreak, and feedback of results to the primary caregivers.
• Ensures the facility’s infection control reports describe the types of infections and are used to identify trends and patterns.
• Provides the facility with summaries of: Observations of staff practices, the investigation of the causes of an infection, and identification of underlying cause(s) of infection trends.
• Defines how often and by what means surveillance data will be collected.
• Monitors practices to ensure consistent implementation of established infection prevention and control policies and procedures based on current standards of practice.
• Share surveillance reports with appropriate individuals including, but not limited to, the director of nursing and medical director.
• Review the use of antibiotics.
• Monitors implementation of standard precautions that constitutes the primary strategy for preventing healthcare-associated transmission of infectious agents among residents and healthcare personnel.
• Implements transmission-based precautions for residents who are known to be or suspected of being infected or colonized with infectious agents, including pathogens that require additional control measures to prevent transmission.
• Plans for containing outbreaks usually include efforts to prevent further transmission of the infection while considering the needs of all residents and staff.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.