RN, Infection Control Nurse - Competitive New Wage Scale!

St. Clare Commons has several exciting new opportunities for a Full Time RN Infection Control Preventionist.

We are seeking candidates who will promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and the care they provide our residents.  If you wish to join a team where you will be valued and appreciated, St. Clare Commons is the place for you.

Competitive New Wage Scale!

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer contributions for Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pay on demand
• Paid time off (PTO) with cash out option
• Annual Merit Increases

Essential Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Renders care to residents according to nursing standards and policies.
• Assess infection control problems and makes recommendations
• Prepares the agenda for the infection control committee
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance
• Servers as a resource for all departments and personnel
• Initiates and revises infection control policies and procedures
• Conducts outbreak investigations and initiates control measures
• Consults with department heads and physicians as needed to improve care
• Initiates follow-up on employee/resident exposure to communicable disease
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Has direct function for acute medical/nursing care plan and documentation pertaining to infections.
• Assists with development of interdisciplinary care plan and aides in maintaining review.
• Supervises nursing personnel assigned to the staff dealing with residents and their infections.
• Assists in teaching residents and in training new personnel.
• Keeps Unit Managers informed.
• Participates in nursing committees.
• On Call Rotation
• Weekend Rotation

Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Registered Nurse currently licensed in Ohio.

Experience:

• Long-term care experience preferred. Currently certified in CPR. Completion of a basic training program for Infection Control Certification in Infection Control is desired.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance.