RN~ Infection Preventionist~ Bastian

Kissito Healthcare, Bland County Nursing & Rehab is a Long Term Care facility located in Bastian, Va. We are seeking individuals that are aligned with our values and purpose, and are passionate about caring for others. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to have you in for a tour!

• You'd be part of a collaborative team whose energy, creativity and communication are valued and rewarded. This is an acute care facility. We believe in your quality of life, too -- so you'll find our culture provides ongoing opportunities to grow, a work/life balance and a commitment to coaching that enables you to be the best you can be. . Full time Employees enjoy comprehensive and generous benefits including up to 4% match on 401(k).
• Summary

The Infection Preventionist- RN acts as center’s resource for quality systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty programs, regulations and enforcement, and clinical safe business practices. This role functions within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act for R.N. licensure. A registered licensed nurse designated to act as the coordinator of an infection prevention and control program to oversee the general application of the infection control guidelines.

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing education related to the quality management system and quality improvement initiatives to facility staff
• Initiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the quality management system
• Participates in clinical risk identification, planning, process improvement initiatives

Infection Prevention Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes data, and reports infection control trends through the use of an electronic surveillance system
• Assists in identification of infection control issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoring
• Coordinates and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds processes
• Coordinates outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical director
• Provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
• Assists in the review of infection prevention and control policies, program and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bastian, VA 24314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person