IP/QA Nurse - LVN
Company: Eskaton Properties, Inc.
Location: Fair Oaks
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Description*** $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Some restrictions apply
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* Same-day pay option available *
Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern
California's older adults for over 50 years. With over 2,000
employees and 36+ properties in Northern California, Eskaton is a
great company to join and build a solid career with.
Certified in 2022 as "A Great Place to Work," Eskaton genuinely
cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their
staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive
benefits that include a company-funded retirement program, Eskaton
employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in
the community and in the lives they touch.
Our Benefits include but are not limited to...
This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the
first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time
Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.
Position Summary:
The Infection Preventionist/Quality Assurance (IP/QA) Nurse
conducts activities and maintains all records related to infection
surveillance in the community and provides topical and current
in-service educational programs related to infection
control/prevention and quality improvement. The IP/QA Nurse also
demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills for initial
and follow-up appraisal of resident status through the RAI process
and analyzes quality measures with the goal of continuous
performance improvement.
The starting salary for this position is $40.00/hour.
Position Responsibilities include:
Infection Control
* Acts as the Infection Preventionist responsible for coordinating
the infection control program at the community which includes
surveillance, monitoring and follow-up of resident infections and
employee health.
* Coordinates the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
* Coordinates the Hepatitis B program.
* Coordinates the Influenza Vaccination Program for residents and
employees and assures the community is in compliance with the
masking mandate as directed by the county public health
department.
Quality Assurance
* Responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the
Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program (QAPI). Ensures
that program goals and objectives meet the community's standards of
excellence and are compliant with state and federal
regulations.
* Assists the MDS Coordinator as needed with RAI completion.
* Tracks and analyzes Quality Measures and Return to Acute data to
develop quarterly Performance Improvement Plans in collaboration
with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current RN or LVN
license with the California State Board of Nursing.
Training and Experience:
Two years of recent experience in a long term care facility in
addition to recommended one year of experience working with the RAI
process and tracking and analyzing quality measures.
One year recent supervisory experience.
Complete the AANAC/MDS certification within 1 year of hire.
Complete the Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology
certification exam within 2 years of hire.
Job Knowledge:
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of comprehensive nursing care and
the basics of infection control/prevention and quality
assurance/performance improvement.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer,
pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check,
drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Eskaton Properties, Inc., Sacramento , IP/QA Nurse - LVN, Healthcare , Fair Oaks, California
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