The Infection Control Nurse is a Registered Nurse RN who specializes in identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infection. This position will assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents. The Infection Control nurse provides the essential Infection Control orientation for all new staff, as well as coordination of continuing education, and planning and providing facility-wide in-service programs for current employees.
Be part of our leadership team! This position will work Monday - Friday and will rotate being on call with several other leaders. An excellent opportunity to learn and advance in your career.
You will earn:
- Salary in the range of $89,000 - $90,000k per year.
- Yearly Wage Increases
PLUS we offer you best in class benefits:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per year!
- Medical - no deductible or co-pay AND low cost to you per paycheck!
- Telemed - Dermatology, Mental Health & more!
- Generous Paid Time Off PTO
- Dental & Vision
- Holiday Pay
- Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Attentive & Supportive Leadership!
What you will need to be a part of our EPIC team:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, or higher.
- Registered Nurse RN - must be licensed in Michigan; current CPR-BLS certification.
- IPC certificate required or must obtain IPC certificate within ninety (90) days of hire date.
- 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute or extended care facility.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively with residents, physicians, and all facility personnel.
- Strong analytical skills necessary to gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data relevant to infection control and resident care.
- Good computer skills; experience using electronic charting.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
How you will help people every day:
- Analyze, develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
- Investigate suspected outbreaks of infection.
- Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
- Keep abreast of trends and developments in the area of extended care facility patient care techniques; follow federal and state skilled nursing facility regulations.
- You will coordinate and present general facility new hire orientation programs to all new employees
- You will develop & deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on specific nursing policies, procedures, and techniques; observing, assisting and assessing new team members performance; and ensure new members are equipped with the skills necessary to be successful in their new roles.
- You will research, design, and implement in-service programs on topics requested to reinforce operational policies/procedures, introduce new techniques, and/or address identified areas of deficiency.
- You will promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors. Through kind words and encouragement, you will promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive.
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Facility Address:
4322 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603
Surrounding Areas within a 15 mile commute: Buena Vista, Carrollton, Zilwaukee, Shields, Bridgeport, Freeland, Frankenmuth, Bay City, Saint Charles, Burt, Reese, Auburn, Hemlock, Birch Run, Essexville, Montrose, Chesaning, Vassar, Clio, Midland, Millington
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This is a full time position Certifications Required: CPR-BLS Certification Licensure Required: Registered Nurse RN
