Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse - RN

Shenandoah Accura Healthcare

$79K — $89K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license without restrictions
  • Infection Preventionist Certification (must obtain within 6 months if not already certified)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Experience with quality assurance and infection control processes

Responsibilities

  • Guide and educate staff on infection control and safety protocols
  • Develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures for quality assurance
  • Conduct audits and system reviews to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Lead the Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) program
  • Engage with residents, families, and staff to foster quality care initiatives
  • Review unresolved compliance issues and create action plans for resolution

Benefits

  • Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays for full-time employees
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Employer paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Access to supplemental benefits
  • Employee assistance program to support personal challenges
  • 401(k) plan with company match for both full-time and part-time employees
  • Education assistance available through partnerships with education providers
Full Job Description
Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse (RN) to join our team! Our Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist nurses play a pivotal role assuring the highest care and promote the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and team members. If this sounds like the ideal culture you desire, we welcome the opportunity to work with you!

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Member with an Experienced and Successful Leadership Team
  • Starting Pay $38.00/hr.- $43.00/hr. Depending on Experience
  • Monday - Friday, Days (40hrs./week)
  • Share Weekend Call-Rotation (1:4)


ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Accura HealthCare of Milford is a campus community featuring a 50-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Stonebridge Suites of Milford, a 22-unit Assisted Living (AL) located in Milford, IA. We embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!

We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse applies knowledge and experience by offering guidance pertaining to infection control, skin assessments, safety and resident rights, training, education, etc. Assists with development, implementation, and modification of policies and procedures. Conducts system reviews, audits, data collection and creates reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Leads and participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services with engagement of residents, family members, and staff. Reviews unresolved issues/concerns and any other areas that remain out of compliance from prior meetings to develop a timeframe for correction.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must hold current Registered Nurse (RN) with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain state-specific license
  • Infection Preventionist Certification; if not currently obtained, must be obtained within first six months of employment
  • Demonstrates leadership ability
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation


BENEFITS:
  • Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

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