Staff Education Nurse/Infection Control

Job Overview:

Ebenezer is hiring a Staff Education Nurse/Infection Control who would be responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the adult long-term care center and transitional care unit patients are met. Supported by a team of nursing assistants, housekeeping, activities, culinary, social work and more. Come join the Jones-Harrison Skilled Nursing community in Minneapolis, MN, near beautiful Cedar Lake. 

 

This position is an expert at delivering variety of training and education to ensure staff compliance and development. Ability and knowledge that assists staff to work at their highest level of licensure with confident to provide quality, safety and proper techniques to residents served. Expert knowledge of Infection prevention information that is shared, audited and sustained at the Ebenezer facilities. Data collection that is continuously applied to improving best practice and quality care delivered to residents.

 

Nursing schedule includes;

• 80 hours every two weeks
• Weekends as needed
• Full generous benefits

Celebrating 135 years of service, Jones-Harrison Senior Living is conveniently located close to the metro bus stops off Cedar Lake Ave./Drew Ave. S. and Cedar Lake Ave./France Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The Jones-Harrison community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care with a beautiful view of Cedar Lake and pristine grounds.  Dedicated employees share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives. 

Responsibilities

• Consults within and among departments as needed and within confines of position:
• Attend weekly management meetings.
• Attend department meetings, as requested.
• Provide education as required.
• Provide facility pre-employment health discussion.
• Collaborate areas of opportunity with Director of Nursing and Administration.
• Facilitate meetings to streamline and troubleshoot best practice and education and practices.
• Rounding on units with purpose of identifying spot on training opportunities.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 3 years as an RN
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years
• ANACC Certification in Gerontology

Qualifications:

$77,729.60- $109,740.80 Annual

Benefit Overview:

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time,tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer:

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement: EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status