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Infection Prevention and Education Nurse
Job Title: Infection Prevention and Education Nurse
Location: Lincoln, NE
Department: Nursing
Reports to: DON
Position Type: Full-time Salaried
Shifts Available: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, Hours may vary
Purpose of this position:
The purpose of this position is to reduce risk to organization related to patient/resident care. The Infection Prevention and Education Nurse will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of educating all staff in addition to keeping track of the required Infection Prevention measures and illnesses.
Other necessary job functions:
Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately
Participate in daily morning meetings.
Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
Complete Monthly if not more often audits and recordings of education, illnesses and immunizations for both staff and residents.
Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
Active CPR/BLS Required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.
Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.
Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity.
Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid PTO
Job Title: Infection Prevention and Education Nurse
Location: Lincoln, NE
Department: Nursing
Reports to: DON
Position Type: Full-time Salaried
Shifts Available: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, Hours may vary
Purpose of this position:
The purpose of this position is to reduce risk to organization related to patient/resident care. The Infection Prevention and Education Nurse will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of educating all staff in addition to keeping track of the required Infection Prevention measures and illnesses.
Other necessary job functions:
Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately
Participate in daily morning meetings.
Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
Complete Monthly if not more often audits and recordings of education, illnesses and immunizations for both staff and residents.
Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
Active CPR/BLS Required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.
Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.
Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity.
Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid PTO
