Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in Brockton, MA
Head Nurse - Infection Control directs nursing services activities for infection control. Supervises the implementation and maintenance of infection control policies and procedures as set forth by the infection control committee. Being a Head Nurse - Infection Control ensures isolation protocols are followed and that appropriate state and county organizations are notified of any reportable diseases. Prepares management reports as appropriate. Additionally, Head Nurse - Infection Control requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Infection Control manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Infection Control typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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ADON Infection Control - OBGYN
- Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
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Brockton, MA
FULL_TIME
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Assistant Director Of Nursing Infection Control - OBGYN$93,559 - $110,069$5000 Sign on BonusReports to : Director of Nursing
POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for orientation, annual competencies, and continual training of all staff in the nursing department as well as clinical students and volunteers. The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the overall supervision and management of the nursing department, assists with issues in the absence of the Director of Nursing, and is able to work in all areas of the nursing department.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Professional Behavior:- Maintains a professional environment in a multi-provider, multidiscipline
environment.- Maintains a patient centered environment including but not limited to Provision of care and advocate for patients of all ages and their families based on prudent nursing judgment and acceptable standards of practice.
- Performs tasks and procedures within the scope of a registered nurse (R.N.) and legal guidelines of the nurse practice act. Adheres to Board of Nursing regulations.
- Is budget conscious and maintains continual effectiveness without compromise.
- Knowledge of how to perform nursing treatments in all clinical areas.
- Maintains leadership and supervisory skills in a professional and objective manner.
- Is assertive in a positive manner.
- Gives clear direction and instruction to nursing staff.
- Objectively evaluates nursing related issues and plans interventions in a positive and appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates characteristics of accountability and responsibility.
- Works with the Charge Nurses and Lead Nurses to maintain or improve an optimal level of nursing objectives.
- Is reliable and dependable as demonstrated by excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Maintains discretion of conversation in work areas.
- Is pleasant, courteous, and considerate of patients and co-workers.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize demands, work with distractions, adapt to change, exercise efficient time management, and work independently.
- Maintains appropriate chain of command.
- Attends required meetings.
- Has a very good understanding of the Joint Commission standards and the Department of Public Health regulations.
- Contributes to a staff training curriculum.
- Develops a staff training routine for maintaining Joint Commission standards.
- Maintains documentation of all training. Analyzes documentation.
- Reports and acts on findings.
- Evaluates staff training needs.
- Submits reports/studies as needed.
- Develops unity with staff by self example, active listening, observing, and working with staff to achieve expected outcomes.
- Audits staff work, takes corrective action as needed, and gives positive feedback.
- Responsible for annual training of all competencies, OSHA, and Infection Control.
- May be responsible for annual performance evaluations.
- Maintains employee/student/volunteer confidentiality at all times. Does not divulge information without written permission from employee/student/volunteer.
- Oversees day to day functions of the nursing department.
- Directly supervises R.N.s, L.P.N.s, Medical Assistants, Students, and Volunteers.
- Initiates appropriate nursing staff disciplinary action as needed.
- Maintains excellent follow-through on work to completion.
- Completes work in a timely manner.
- May assist with payroll and staff scheduling
TASKS:Including but not limited to:Daily:- Assists with sick calls/staffing issues as needed. Check own voicemail and email frequently.
- Performs staff development/supervisor duties.
- Communicates with each nursing area at least once/day or more if necessary.
Routinely/Other:- Maintains adequate staffing in conjunction with the nursing budget.
- Fills in as Charge Nurse in the event of an extended leave.
- Completes payroll
- Equipment - Monitors handling, cleaning, and storage of equipment.
- Training all nursing department staff on the importance of the PCMH
- Training staff on the navigation in the electronic health record (EHR) for proper documentation and location of information.
QUALITY ASSURANCE/IMPROVEMENT:- Quality Assurance Monitoring - Participates in reviewing the nursing department QA/QI indicators.
- Participates in committees as assigned.
- Goal Setting - assess professional, team, and organization goals.
- Participates in devising, reviewing, and revising policies, procedures and protocols.
- Assist with ongoing Quality Improvement activities throughout the health center. This includes, but is not limited to conducting Joint Commission tracers, serving on QI teams and committees as needed, assisting with staff education, and performing data reviews.
- Assist with ensuring staff compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations on an ongoing basis through staff monitoring.
TEAMWORK ORIENTATION:- Maintains and encourages teamwork approach.
- Flexibility - continuously participates in the modification of schedule, duties and procedural functions.
- Contribution - consistent effort to further goals by modifying and/or improving individual procedures and tasks.
- Conflict Management - interacts efficiently in conflict management.
- Demonstrates and implements effective problem solving.
- Identifies tasks and operational problems. Generates and implements solutions in conjunction with co-workers and management.
- Manages conflict with staff appropriately.
- Maintains and encourages good communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current state licensure to practice in Massachusetts.
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified.
- Maintains licensure and certifications.
- A minimum of five years nursing experience.
- Bilingual preferred.
MINIMAL KNOWLEDGE BASE:Demonstrates knowledge of:- Nursing principles including disease processes, certain examinations, observations, laboratory studies and appropriately applies these principles to patient care.
- Nurse practice Act/Code of Ethics.
- Nursing process.
- Managed Care.
- OSHA guidelines.
- Infection control standards.
- Emergency procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Works in a busy community health center in a downtown business district. Long hours are sometimes required. Some travel required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical demands requiring lifting of small pieces of equipment, boxes, and/or patients not to exceed forty (40) pounds. Mostly standing and walking required. Visual acuity sufficient for frequent reading. Hearing acuity sufficient for holding conversations with or without audio devices.About us: BNHC is a multicultural organization that collaborates with community agencies and residents to provide high quality comprehensive health care. We are committed to health promotion and disease prevention. BNHC began providing services in 1994 in a mobile medical van operating out of a church parking lot. Since then, the center has rapidly grown to provide desperately needed services to low-income and marginalized populations in the greater Brockton area. BNHC is committed to providing care that is responsive to community health needs and is linguistically, culturally and financially accessible. BNHC serves an extremely diverse patient population including Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Haitian, Latino, Portuguese, African American and Caucasian, 77% of whom live in poverty.BNHC is committed to providing a safe and heathy environment for patients and staff. As a condition of employment, employees, to include new hires, are required to be fully vaccinated to include the most recent COVID 19 booster and annual flu vaccines, with the exception of those who have documented medical or religious exemptions, that must be approved by BNHC according to its protocols. Additional vaccines may be required based on the recommendation of the CDC. New hires who are not yet vaccinated for flu or COVID can arrange to be vaccinated on site. - 27 Days Ago
INFECTION CONTROL / STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (ICP/SDC)
- Bear Mountain Healthcare
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Franklin, MA
FULL_TIME
- If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us. Cedarwood Gardens, in Franklin, MA, is currently seeking appl...
- 7 Days Ago
INFECTION CONTROL / STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (ICP/SDC)
- Bear Mountain Healthcare
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Franklin, MA
FULL_TIME
- If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us. Cedarwood Gardens, in Franklin, MA, is currently seeking appl...
- 7 Days Ago
RN/LPN Staff Development/ Infection Control
- RegalCare
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Taunton, MA
FULL_TIME
- RN/LPN Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Control $4000 Sign-on bonus! Great Pay! Come Join our Team!! Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K RegalCare is committed to focusing on important pillars fund...
- 12 Days Ago
RN/LPN Unit Manager/Infection Control- Norwell-*$5k Sign on Bonus
- ROYAL HEALTH GROUP
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Norwell, MA
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Norwell Nursing - Norwell, MA Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionRoyal Health Group is looking for a motivated, passionate Unit Manager to join their team in Royal Norwell!...
- 1 Month Ago
Infection prevention
- Olesky & Associates
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Plymouth, MA
FULL_TIME
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0 Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs found in Brockton, MA area
Infection Preventionist
- Athena Health Care Systems
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East Providence, RI
- Infection Preventionist Full-Time Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center - East Providence, RI Posted 5 m...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infection Preventionist
- Athena Health Care Systems
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Marlborough, MA
- Infection Preventionist Full-Time Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Marlborough, MA Posted 4 month...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Assistant
- Signature Healthcare
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Brockton, MA
- Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Home Health Aide
- South Shore Health
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Rockland, MA
- If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Nu...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Charge Nurse - Adult Medicine
- Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
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Brockton, MA
- Job Description Job Description Charge Nurse Charge Nurse Adult Medicine $80,498 - $94,704.00 $5,000 SIGN-ON Supervisor:...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Charge Nurse - Adult Medicine
- Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
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Brockton, MA
- Job Description Job Description Charge Nurse Charge Nurse Adult Medicine $80,498 - $94,704.00 $5,000 SIGN-ON Supervisor:...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse - South Shore VNA
- Hiring Now!
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Rockland, MA
- Job Description Summary The community health nurse is a professional nurse knowledgeable in community health nursing who...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Unit Manager
- Athena Health Care Systems
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Rockland, MA
- We are hiring a Unit Manager to join our dynamic care team at South Shore Rehab in Rockland! Working with our team and r...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Brockton, Massachusetts
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56 km2), of which 21.5 square miles (56 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.56%) is water. Brockton is the 162nd largest city by land area in the Commonwealth, and the twelfth largest of the twenty-seven towns in Plymouth County. Brockton is bordered by Stoughton to the northwest, Avon to the north, Holbrook to the northeast, Abington to the northeast, Whitman and East Bridgewater to the southeast, West Bridgewater to the south, and Easton to the west. Brockton is approximately 25 miles s...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs
$100,218 to $126,970
Brockton, Massachusetts area prices
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