What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention/Wound Care Nurse position at Bridgeway Senior Healthcare?
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Experience. Reputation. Excellence. These are the hallmarks of Bridgeway Senior Healthcare. Family owned and operated for over 40 years; specializing in Long Term Care, Post-Acute Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living. Located in Bridgewater and Hillsborough, NJ.
- Rated one of New Jersey’s Top Work Places for 2020 and 2021!
- Rated one of U.S.A's Top Workplaces for 2021!
- New Jersey’s Best Nursing Home - Newsweek!
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Infection Prevention/Wound Care Nurse to join our Nurse Leadership Team
Responsibilities:
- This includes all tracking of infectious disease, staff education related to infection prevention, tracking of staff and resident vaccinations,
- Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases
- Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee
- Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement
- Participate in the facility’s QAA Committee
- Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process
- Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections
- Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate)
- Plan, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the facility education program for nursing assistants in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Evaluate resident and staff needs and plan appropriate in-services to meet these needs.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of NJ or Valid
- Five(5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience in clinical setting is preferred.
- Must be computer literate and experience with EMR preferred
- Effective written and oral communication skills required
- Aptitude for problem-solving
- Infection Prevention, QAPI & Wound Care experience is preferred a
- Willing to train the right candidate. Completion of IP Course within 3-6 months of hire would be expected.
What we offer you:
- Medical benefits available for full-time employees after 90 days.
- 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Apply Today and become part of our Family! We offer a great work environment with opportunity for continued growth and learning, along with generous pay rates.
Visit https://www.bshcare.com/ to learn more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000
