Infection Prevention Nurse Jackson, MS

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Match

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Infection Control Nurse to oversee infection prevention programs and provide essential guidance to facility staff.

The role requires a registered nurse with specific certifications in infection prevention and relevant experience.

Benefits include health, dental & vision insurance, and a Health Savings Account with company match.

Qualifications

• Must possess current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
• Experience with infection control practices and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to provide education and training to staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
• Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conducts infection surveillance and reports to the Quality Assurance Committee.

Skills

Infection Preventionist Certification

Current CPR certification

TB skin test administration Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

ManhattanNursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Manhattan Nursing andRehabilitation Center, LLC is committed to providing the highestquality of care for our community. Our residents receive individualand specialized care plans to meet their health care needs from ourcompassionate and clinically trained professionals.

We are seeking a Full-TimeInfection Control Nurse.

Brief Job Summary forRegistered Nurse Infection Control Nurse

Under the direction of theDirector of Nursing Services, the Infection Preventions serves as asupport person within the facility, providing guidance and education;assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoringcompliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates theInfection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the ResidentCare Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
• Partners with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursingto develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goalsand plan.
• Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillanceof healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
• Conductsinfection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality AssuranceCommittee
• Directsand assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trendidentification for the QA committee.
• Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as: Monitoringresident care delivery systems, Performingchart reviews, CheckingPhysician Orders as needed, Provideseducation and training regarding infection prevention and controlpractices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection controlpractices and isolation precautions.

Qualificationsrequired of Registered Nurse Infection Control Nurse

• Graduateof an accredited school of nursing and must possess current licenseto practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
• Musthave Infection Preventionist Certification
• Musthave TB skin test administration Certification
• Musthave current CPR certification.

BenefitsOffered

• Health,dental & vision insurance
• HealthSavings Account with Company Match

WEARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BECONSIDEREDFOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT ATTENTION TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,SEX,SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN,VETERAN ORDISABILITY.