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First Atlantic Health Care Nurse Manager & Infection Control Prevention in Dexter, Maine
Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
$12,000 Sign on bonus
Earn up to $40.00 per hour depending on experience.
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.
We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you.
Flexible Shifts
Sign-On Bonuses available
Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck!
Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CLINICAL
Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements;
Help develop and implement immunization programs for resident/patients and staff;
Performs 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 process, 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 RN Nurse Manager – Infection Control Preventionist
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.
We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you.
Flexible Shifts
Sign-On Bonuses available
Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck!
Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CLINICAL
Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements;
Help develop and implement immunization programs for resident/patients and staff;
Performs clinical rounds on assigned nursing units;
Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with resident/ patient(s), families, staff, community and other professionals;
Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing education.
Provide support with staff competence with electronic charting system (ECS).
Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.
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.
Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents and staff, communicate these concerns including follow up with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator as appropriate.
Ensure care plans reflect the resident’s current needs and status.
Oversee the admission process; inform team members of prospective admissions, room assignments and care needs.
Ensure nursing services are provided within the scope of practice of nursing personnel.
Report, investigate, and take appropriate action with regard to medication administration practices and care concerns.
LEADERSHIP
Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations
Participate in disciplinary process, 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, serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside of the facility, and implements 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 of HAI and quality data for the various facility, county, state, and federal reporting requirements.
Incorporate the principles of fiscal responsibility into practice and promotes 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.
For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.