Infection Prevention Nurse

Manhattan nursing and rehabilitation center, llc

Manhattan nursing and rehabilitation center, llc is committed to providing the highest quality of care for our community. Our residents receive individual and specialized care plans to meet their health care needs from our compassionate and clinically trained professionals.

We are seeking a full-time infection control nurse.

Brief job summary for registered nurse infection control nurse

Under the direction of the director of nursing services, the infection preventions serves as a support person within the facility, providing guidance and education; assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates the infection prevention and control program as set forth in the resident care policy and procedure manual.

Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.

Partners with the medical director, executive director and director of nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.

Oversees the infection prevention and control program including surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections

Conducts infection surveillance and reports routinely to the quality assurance committee

Directs and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification for the qa committee.

Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as:

Monitoring resident care delivery systems

Performing chart reviews

Checking physician orders as needed

Provides education and training regarding infection prevention and control practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control practices and isolation precautions.

Qualifications required of registered nurse infection control nurse

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must possess current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of mississippi.

Must have infection preventionist certification

Must have tb skin test administration certification

Must have current cpr certification.

Benefits offered

Health, dental & vision insurance

Health savings account with company match

Manhattan nursing and rehabilitation center, llc

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability.