Marshall Healthcare Facility is a 64 bed skilled and long term care facility located in the beautiful coastal town of Machias, Maine. Our employees are among the most loyal and dedicated, some having worked here over 25 years. In addition to the attention provided by our highly trained and skilled staff, our residents have complete access to restorative nursing and therapy services on an as needed basis. Through professional care planning and engaging activities, the aim is to help individuals live as independently as possible, with dignity and respect. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Marshall Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
First Atlantic Healthcare is seeking an RN Nurse Manager – Infection Control Preventionist (ICP Nurse) to join our team providing quality care in the local Maine communities.
Position Summary
As a lead within a strong clinical team, you support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. Additionally, you will be responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.
Essential Functions
Clinical
- Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Help develop and implement immunization programs for resident/patients and staff.
- Perform clinical rounds on assigned nursing units.
- Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with resident/patient(s), families, staff, community, and other professionals.
- Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions.
- Participate in state and federal surveys with authorized government agencies as requested or directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
- Assist and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and review of resident discharge plans.
- Ensure assessments, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting is completed according to regulation, standards of practice, and policy.
- Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Leadership
- Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations.
- Participate in disciplinary processes, which should be administered fairly, in accordance with employee policies and procedures.
- Identify and access available resources to develop and implement an ongoing education plan appropriate for each level of nursing staff.
Infection Control Prevention Responsibilities
- Implementation and review of the facility’s infection prevention program.
- Ensure that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies are incorporated into the program.
- Review relevant public health issues to integrate into practice, serve as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborate with other healthcare professionals within and outside of the facility, and implement infection prevention education programs.
- Systematically collect and analyze healthcare-associated infection data using epidemiological principles and statistical methods to identify trends and risk factors.
- Report HAI and quality data for the various facility, county, state, and federal reporting requirements.
- Incorporate the principles of fiscal responsibility into practice and promote the standards of advanced professional practice.
Education and Experience
Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a State of Maine Nursing license. Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform all duties with excellence.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skills.
- Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally.
- Effective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skill.
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Certificates and Licenses
- Possess a diploma, AS or BS degree in nursing.
- Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine.
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Medical Specialty: Geriatrics
Schedule: Day shift, Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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