Infection Control / Clinical Educator - Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation LLC
Harrisonville, MO 64701
About the Job
Beacon Healthcare Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Infection Control/Clinical Care Nurse Specialist in our Harrisonville, MO location. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, cool-tempered, and will have experience in providing specialized care related to Infection control and continuing education with our staff in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Must be organized and able to follow timelines for required assessments and report to the Director of Nursing. Our goal is to promote patient wellness by providing the highest quality of nursing care in the area. This role is as rewarding as it is demanding, but if you bring the passion, we’ll bring the paycheck.
Meadowview Manor Health & Rehabilitation is part of the Beacon Healthcare Group Family of Homes. We are committed to our most important asset, our employees. Our company culture fosters a true family-like environment, and we demonstrate our appreciation through competitive salaries, company incentives, continued education, and promoting the positivity needed to succeed in the challenging yet rewarding healthcare industry. Working at Meadowview Manor means you'll be joining a dedicated team of health professionals in an innovative, inclusive, fun, and growth-oriented setting.
Preferred License; Registered Nurse (RN)
Pay rate based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Record patients’ medical history accurately
- Maintain Infection Control log and track illnesses within the facility.
- Provide continuing education to the staff according to state and federal guidelines
- Coordinate Wound Care in association with Physician, Director of Nursing or Wound consultants.
- Update care plans with current treatments orders
- Complete assessments and document on wound care report and provide to Director of Nursing and designee.
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.
- Direct staff as necessary
Skills
- Proven experience as RN
- Experience with the Wound Care
- Experience in long-term care settings with federal and state regulations.
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work with a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Excellent physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of RN license program is required
- BLS certification preferred
- A true passion for caring for the elderly