Infection Preventionist & Nursing Scheduler

Prestige Care of Fairfield; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield seeks a compassionate Infection Prevention and Nursing Scheduler to join our nurse management team. Prestige of Fairfield is a 73 bed skilled nursing facility in Fairfield, Iowa.

Working closely with the DON this position will take the lead on overseeing the Infection Prevention Practices and the nursing schedule. We offer a generous retention bonus along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or graduate of approved LPN/RN program.
• Three years of experience as an LPN/RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Meet state licensure or certifications and no disciplinary action.
• Education or certification in infection control and prevention.
• Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee schedules for the facility per guidelines and staffing needs.
• Coordinate, report, and post schedules for hourly staff and manage attendance records.
• Develop and implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program.
• Establish systems for infection prevention and reporting of infections.
• Develop and implement policies for infection prevention and control.
• Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program.
• Oversee resident care activities that increase infection risk.
• Lead the Infection and Prevention Control Committee and QAA Committee.
• Conduct annual infection control risk assessment and facility assessment review.
• Review and revise infection prevention program and procedures as needed.
• Provide education on infection prevention to staff, residents, and families.
• Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.
• Collaborate with occupational health and safety; maintain documentation.
• Possess Infection Preventionist Certification or commit to training within 6 months; hold valid RN or LPN license in Iowa.

Skills

Nursing degree

RN/LPN experience

Infection control training

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college or university

Graduate of approved LPN/RN program

Job description

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield seeks a compassionate Infection Prevention and Nursing Scheduler to join our nurse management team. Prestige of Fairfield is a 73 bed skilled nursing facility in Fairfield, Iowa.

Working closely with the DON this position will take the lead on overseeing the Infection Prevention Practices and the nursing schedule. We offer a generous retention bonus along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.