Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Arkansas

RN or LPN

Monday - Friday

Day shift position

Description:

To coordinate between the resident, the medical record and facility staff to monitor Infection Control issues and insure compliance with state, and federal regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Antibiotic stewardship
• Vaccinations for residents and employees
• TB skin test for residents and employees
• Make daily rounds in order to monitor infection control issues.
• Check the Twenty Four Hour Report on a daily basis in order to monitor for residents with infections.
• Add new infections to the master Infection Control Log.
• Monitor staff performance for compliance with Infection Control protocol.
• Assist with facility staff education programs and provide one on one in-service training, should the need arise
• Prepare a monthly report of all resident infections to be given to Administration for presentation at the Quality Assurance Committee meeting.
• Audit medical records in order to insure compliance with regulatory issues concerning Infection Control issues.
• Assist with other nursing duties, as indicated (new admissions, hospital transfers, body audits).
• Be knowledgeable about and promote resident rights.
• Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
• Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.
• Any other duties, as requested by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Infectious Disease

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person