Infection Prevention and Education Nurse

Lancasteremerald; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid PTO

Descripción de la vacante

The Infection Prevention and Education Nurse role in Lincoln, NE focuses on reducing infection risk by educating staff and overseeing prevention measures across the facility.

Responsibilities include participating in QA and safety committees, coaching nursing staff, and developing nursing policies. Requires an active RN or LPN license in Nebraska, CPR/BLS, and strong communication in a multidisciplinary team.

Formación

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with license in good standing in Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
• Active CPR/BLS Required.
• Experience with older adults in resident-centered care is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication, maturity, flexibility and self-direction.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
• Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately
• Participate in daily morning meetings.
• Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
• Complete Monthly if not more often audits and recordings of education, illnesses and immunizations for both staff and residents.
• Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Resident-centered care

Adaptability

Educación

RN or LPN license in Nebraska

Compact/Multi-state license

Descripción del empleo

Infection Prevention and Education Nurse

Job Title: Infection Prevention and Education Nurse

Location: Lincoln, NE

Department: Nursing

Reports to: DON

Position Type: Full-time Salaried

Shifts Available: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, Hours may vary

Purpose of this position:

The purpose of this position is to reduce risk to organization related to patient/resident care. The Infection Prevention and Education Nurse will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of educating all staff in addition to keeping track of the required Infection Prevention measures and illnesses.

Other necessary job functions:

• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.

• Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately

• Participate in daily morning meetings.

• Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.

• Complete Monthly if not more often audits and recordings of education, illnesses and immunizations for both staff and residents.

• Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.

• Active CPR/BLS Required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.

• Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.

• Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity.

• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Paid PTO