Infection Preventionist - RN at Ebenezer Job Listing at DirectEmployers in St Paul, MN (Job ID 4596022-2024-08-25)

Description

**Overview**

The **Infection Prevention Nurse - Registered Nurse** will bring their expert knowledge of Infection prevention information that is shared, audited and sustained at our new Ebenezer Skilled and Rehab Care facility in downton St Paul, MN. This RN nursing position will oversee data collection that is continuously applied to improving standard process and quality care delivered to skilled nursing residents. Full time RN salaried role, that offers a generous benefits package (paid time off, matching retirement monies, tuition reimbursement, wellness dollars, medical, dental)

**-Ebenezer Senior Living-** -is proud be voted 2022 StarTribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we aim to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.-

Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (EICR) serves seniors with long-term, transitional, and dementia care needs in the heart of downtown St. Paul, MN. As part of Fairview's Community Health and Wellness Hub, EICR is committed to delivering innovative, collaborative care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened in 2022 to deliver a variety of services to the community-from primary and mental health care to enrichment options for seniors, food access programs, and community gathering spaces. The Hub brings Fairview services together with local organizations-including Minnesota Community Care and Sanneh Foundation-to make it easier for people to access what they need to be well.

**Responsibilities/Job Description**

Manage infection control in facility

Track resident infections

Oversee and Track employee illnesses

Oversee and ensure resident and employee infection control logs are up to date

Work with Corporate support nurse for most recent policies and procedures around infection control and antibiotic stewardship

Track and update resident immunization logs

Responsible for Antibiotic stewardship and sustainability

Assists with training and staff in Infection Control Practices

Assists with audits and data collection

Collaborates with appropriate departments for accurate resident and employee data

Responsible for the prevention and the spread of infection by identifying and controlling outbreaks through plan of care

Determines facility precautions to prevent cross contamination

Works with other departments to promote and monitor infection control practices by educating staff on policies and procedures

Monitors for any patterns

Implements immediate interventions and education

Responsible for reporting infections to MDH as appropriate

Oversee the Antibiotic Stewardship Program

Directs Monthly/Quarterly Antibiotic Stewardship meetings

Reviews completed "Timeout" forms and ensures completion and appropriate interventions

Educates Facility staff and Medical practitioners on Antibiotic Stewardship as needed

Stay current regarding long term care trends and state/federal regulations

Attend outside seminars focusing on current long-term care issues and regulations

Read trade magazines/web sites to stay current

Communicate new information to nursing staff

Stays current with the latest COVID information

**Qualifications**

Required:

Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree - RN

One to Three Years as an RN ; Required

RN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows -AHA:?BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or?BLS Provider - BLS Instructor.?? American Red Cross:?CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers,?Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED ; Required

Specialized Infection Prevention and Control Program training to be completed upon hire or within 30-days of hire date; CDC offers this training on-line

MS Microsoft Applications

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree - BSN

AANACC Certification in Gerontology

Point Click Care Applications

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As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer's almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don't work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.

We are located in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention.

If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there's a place for you at Ebenezer!

-EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.-

**Job Locations** -US-MN-St Paul-

**Requisition ID** -2024-135936-

**Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date** -4 days ago- -(8/20/2024 11:31 AM)-

**Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date** -Nurse (RN/LPN)-

**Community** -Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (HUB)-

**Shift** -day-

**Hours per 2 weeks** -80-

**Department** -Admin Nursing-

Compensation Information:
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