Come join our awesome team as the Infection Preventionist & Wound Care Nurse at Gulf Coast Village. We're offering a great work environment and a flexible schedule! Currently Offering Recruitment/Retention Bonus up to $5,000 and Referral Bonuses up to $2,000! $750 of the Retention Bonus will be paid out on the 1st check!

Gulf Coast Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Schedule: This is a Monday - Friday position with occasional weekends and holidays.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Pay in Lieu of benefit options available
• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of the Infection Preventionist & Wound Care Nurse is to evaluate the quality of patient care and patient outcomes as they relate to health care associated (HAI) infections; collects prepares and analyzes HAI infection and surveillances data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. The Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator also monitors employee compliance in use of PPE and use of transmission precautions barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff and serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Florida State RN License
• Able to meet the requirements identified in the Essential Functions.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Ability to pass drug, criminal and employment screenings.
• Good problem solver with abilities to make independent judgments utilizing initiative, discretion and the nursing process as needed with the ability to prioritize duties.
• Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
• Must function as a team player.
• Ability to function independently, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance.
• Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
• Possess a knowledge base of blood borne pathogens and infection prevention and control standards.
• Proficient in use and obtaining antibiograms from local lab/health systems annually. Utilize QAA/QAPI process when indicated.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a long-term care environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs on-going monitoring of health care associated infections.
• Assesses infection prevention and control problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepares agenda for the Infection prevention and control Committee.
• Monitors infection prevention and control practices and employee compliance.
• Serves as a resource for all departments and personnel.
• Initiates and revises infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Conducts outbreak investigation and initiates control measures.
• Analyzes health care associated infection prevention and control data to establish trends.
• Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law.
• Provides educational offerings for orientation and on-going in-services.
• Consults with department managers and physicians as needed to improve care.
• Initiates follow-up on employee/patient exposures to communicable diseases.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and attends quality assurance meetings per facility protocol.
• Provides a quarterly summary of resident and staff infections for QA meeting.
• Participates in short- and long-range planning for the infection prevention and control department.
• Performs tracking for employee and resident immunizations.
• Initiates and coordinates annual flu shots for residents and staff.
• Ensure the environment and work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Perform unit rounds to identify infection prevention and control issues and educational needs.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Maintains ongoing education to meet the requirements of this position.

Take pride in helping others, and join us today!
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
#VOANS

Location: 1333 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33991

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.