Share Email Opening Title Assistant Director of Nursing/ Infection Prevention  Category Nursing   Position Requirements Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing: postgraduate study and/or experience in geriatrics is desirable Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Wisconsin Must possess competence in supervision, leadership and communication skills Must have the ability to plan, develop and implement nursing policies Must be organized; self-motivated and have ability work independently Must be able to make decisions in an emergency situation such as fire, tornado, change of resident condition Must understand the legal aspects of nursing under the nurse practice act of the State of Wisconsin Must be physically able to waist lift up to a maximum of 30# with frequent waist lifting of objects weighing up to 10#. Must be able to push objects with a maximum effort of 25#.   Working Conditions: May be subject to bruises and scratches from residents striking out. May be exposed to infections and odors. Involved in tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or mucous membranes on a daily routine basis. May be required to work more than eight hours in a day 40 hours per week and on call every other weekend Cover shifts as necessary Scheduled possibly every other weekend and 1-2 second shifts a month   Responsibilities: Supervise personnel providing direct resident care AIMS assessments Consents Conducting infection Control In-Services Restorative Programs Discipline nursing personnel Educate and in-service nursing personnel Assist in orientation of new employees Train new nurses Flu/Pneumococcal tracking/program (residents Staff Flu vaccine program Scheduling of all nursing personnel to ensure appropriate staff coverage to meet State and Federal standards To ensure that resident’s rights are observed and respected through delivery of quality nursing care Evaluate and ensure proper infection control techniques are used (peri-care /hand washing) audits Monitor and document infection control information according to State and Federal guidelines Attend and contribute to quality Assurance Committee and Total plan of care sessions Resident and Employee TB program Employee hepatitis program In-Service all nursing staff monthly Attend and participate in monthly physical and chemical restraints, pain, and weight and skin meetings Attend Medicare meetings Pre-admission Screening Ensure admission process is completed accurately and timely Monitor and ensure fall program is followed, conduct follow up Ensure investigations of unknown origins are complete and followed up on Back up MDS Coordinator Prepare and be involved in State and Federal Surveys   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   JobStartDate None Specified  Salary Unit None Specified  SalaryAmt None Specified  Employment Status None Specified  Location None Specified  Division None Specified  Department None Specified  Job Title None Specified  Salary Type None Specified  Payroll Directory None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CarriageHealthcareCompanies.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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