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Florence Health Services- Infection Preventionist LPN/RN-Hybrid-2 Office days/2 Floor days
North Shore Health is committed to advancing clinical excellence by delivering exceptional, resident-centered care across every community we serve. Guided by our core values of Trust, Engagement, Competence, Respect, and Passion , we empower our teams to provide outstanding care while continuously improving outcomes for those we serve.
As a North Shore Health community, Florence Health Services is a trusted provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Together, we are part of the Upper Midwest's largest post-acute care network, with 65 communities across Wisconsin , united by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and serving our local communities.
What We Offer You:
Wages up to $50.75
Health, dental, and vision benefits available based on employment status (full-time or part-time)
Growth Potential
Be part of a team committed to clinical excellence and exceptional resident-centered care.
Trust, engagement, competence, respect and passion - these are the values under which North Shore Healthcare operates every day. Our dedicated team of professionals strive to deliver quality care to our residents and their families. We are one of the leading employers and providers of post-acute care in the Midwest and we are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team. If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment and having opportunities to grow in your career, North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.
Summary of position
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing, and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection prevention and control program is maintained at all times.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection prevention and control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities
Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CMS, CDC, OSHA, State, and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control
Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings
Represent the Infection Prevention and Control Committee as required during QAPI and other meetings as necessary
Meet with residents or family members and explain standard, transmission, or enhanced barrier precautions as necessary
Participates in the general orientation program that orients the new employee to our infection prevention and control and employee health programs
Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs
Assess and/or evaluate new or improved resident care products or procedures
Additional Duties: 2-3 days per week on the floor as Charge Nurse and every other weekend on call
Required Education and Experience Current RN or LPN license with the state
At least 3 years of demonstrated success in Nursing leadership position
Must have good financial and management skills. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products
Must have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control
Preferred Education and Experience Experience in a fast-paced environment
Post-acute care or health care experience preferred
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes: Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
Paid Time Off
Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.
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Worksite address
florence, WI, 54121, US
Who can apply
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