Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day.
We are located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Merritt Island!
You'll love being part of our team-and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:
Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)
Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want
401k with Company Match -plan for your future
Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balance
Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your family
Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your covered
Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!
Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Come join our 5-star quality measure, Joint Commission accredited, best-in-area rated facility! Our team mission is to foster the best care in the area for our patients, while providing an environment where our team can thrive and succeed in their career.
Position Summary:
Provides nursing care within scope of practice to insure resident's needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Currently licensed as an LPN. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating of our established infection prevention and control policies and practices.
Job Functions
General Responsibilities
Residents Rights
Safety
Staff Development
General Nursing Care Responsibilities
Nursing Care Responsibilities
Special Nursing Care Responsibilities
Infection Preventionist Responsibilities
The Infection Preventionist (or designee) shall coordinate the development and monitoring of our facility's established infection prevention and control policies and practices.
The Infection Preventionist shall report information related to compliance with our facility's established infection prevention and control policies and practices to the Administrator and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
The Infection Preventionist shall keep abreast of changes in infection prevention and control guidelines and regulations to ensure our facility's protocols remain current and aid in preventing and controlling the spread of infections
The Infection Preventionist will collect, analyze and provide infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consult on infection risk assessment and prevention control strategies; provide education and training; and implement evidenced-based infection prevention and control practices.
Food Service Responsibilities
Documentation Responsibilities
Admission, Transfer and Discharge Responsibilities
Care Plan Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
Special Activities/Attributes
Education
Currently licensed as an RN in this state. CPR Certified.
Experience
One year prior nursing experience preferred.