Infection Preventionist Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Infection Preventionist Nurse : RN or LPN

Full-Time : Monday-Friday : Flexible schedule

The Village Care Center, a BLC Community, is a non-profit, faith-based organization committed to our Mission of providing quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Join us in carrying out our Vision every day because :

People Matter. Life is Precious. Make Someone's Life Better.

• Acts as Chairperson for the QA committee
• Assists team leaders in developing and implementing auditing / evaluation activities
• Provides committee members and / or team leaders with review forms and Summary of QA Monitoring forms.
• Acts as liaison in the coordination of QA activities throughout the facility
• Investigates Sentinel Event(s) as identified and document findings on the Sentinel Event Investigation Report
• Maintains Master Calendar of QA activities
• Maintains minutes of quarterly meetings
• Monitors and coordinates QA committee efforts in
• Recommendations for corrective actions to issues
• Monitoring and evaluating resident care and services provide, especially those identified as issues necessitating action of the committee
• Evaluate / re-evaluate corrective actions for effectiveness
• Annually reassessing monitoring and evaluation methods
• Maintenance of adequate records related to the various assigned content areas
• Maintenance of QA calendar of monitoring activities in areas including but not limited to
• Other tasks as requested by the Director of Nursing or Administrator

Education, Specialized and / or Technical Knowledge Requirements

Possesses a current, active license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kentucky

Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply principles of administration, management and leadership.

Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to applyprinciples of nursing care and standards of nursing practice

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel

Demonstrates knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing practice

Demonstrates the ability to apply principles of communication and problem solving techniques

Demonstrates the ability to adjust to change, perform multiple tasks and accept variable job assignments

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience in the operation of long term care in the state of Kentucky

Demonstrates a knowledge of quality assurance in health care environments and documentation practices in this area

Why choose a career with Baptist Life Communities?

As the largest provider of housing, healthcare, and a variety of beneficial services for the 55+ community in Northern Kentucky, BLC unwaveringly makes a positive impact on our community, to include our service participants as well as our Team.

We offer the following benefits, and more, to our employees :

• Insurance : 3 Medical Plans to choose from; Vision Plan & Dental Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Contribution
• Employee / Family Assistance Program (EAP) & Humana Go365 Wellness Programs
• Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Access to Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv allows access to earned wages during the pay period, prior to pay day!
• Free meals are provided for employees on 1st and 2nd shifts
• Hourly uniform allowance for many positions including Nurses, Nurse Aides, Housekeeping, and Dietary.
• EAP - Employee Assistant Program - receive points for completing training, working scheduled shifts, and more...points convert to monthly cash payouts!
• Ongoing educational and growth opportunities.
• Discounts on Services! BLC is able to offer service discounts through our Group Purchasing Contract and as a result, YOU can start saving money on the following services :
• Water Delivery
• Cellular Service
• Computers, Printers, Cameras, TV's and other tech products
• Paint, Stains, and Supplies at Sherwin Williams
• Orkin Pest Control
• HPS Travel Program
• Rental Cars

Baptist Life Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BLC affords equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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