Manhattan NRC

ManhattanNursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Manhattan Nursing andRehabilitation Center, LLC is committed to providing the highestquality of care for our community. Our residents receive individualand specialized care plans to meet their health care needs from ourcompassionate and clinically trained professionals.
We are seeking a Full-TimeInfection Control Nurse.
Brief Job Summary forRegistered Nurse Infection Control Nurse
Under the direction of theDirector of Nursing Services, the Infection Preventions serves as asupport person within the facility, providing guidance and education;assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoringcompliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates theInfection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the ResidentCare Policy and Procedure Manual.
Providesdirective and supportive consultation to facility staff.
Partnerswith the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursingto develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goalsand plan.
Overseesthe Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillanceof healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
Conductsinfection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality AssuranceCommittee
Directsand assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trendidentification for the QA committee.
Workswith facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as:
Monitoringresident care delivery systems
Performingchart reviews
CheckingPhysician Orders as needed
Provideseducation and training regarding infection prevention and controlpractices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection controlpractices and isolation precautions.
Qualificationsrequired of Registered Nurse Infection Control Nurse
Graduateof an accredited school of nursing and must possess current licenseto practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
Musthave Infection Preventionist Certification
Musthave TB skin test administration Certification
Musthave current CPR certification.
BenefitsOffered
Health,dental & vision insurance
HealthSavings Account with Company Match
Manhattan Nursing andRehabilitation Center, LLC
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT ATTENTION TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN OR DISABILITY.