Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. Informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. May require CIC certification. Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Come and join the White Oak of Shelby nursing team! White Oak Shelby is a beautiful 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. We are currently seeking to fill our Full-time Treatment/Infection Control Registered Nurse position. This position typically works Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.
The purpose of this position is to follow facility policies and procedures to implement wound treatment protocol; review and recommend resident wound treatment needs and take appropriate action and to participate in supervision of care provided to residents.
White Oak of Shelby offers an excellent compensation and benefits package! Some of our benefits include; medical/vision and dental (available after 30 days of employment), company paid group life insurance, voluntary life insurance options, 401K with company match, cancer, accident and short-term disability options, paid time off, holiday pay and many more!
Qualifications: Active RN license in good standing with board of nursing. Knowledge of infection control, epidemiology, quality improvement, adult education principles and microbiology required. (NC) attendance of Spice Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology training preferred.
Our center is located at 401 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Please apply online, in person or call 704-482-4326 to discuss this available opportunity.
White Oak of Shelby is an equal opportunity employer. Drug and tobacco free campus.
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QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of a state approved school of Nursing. Current and active RN license in the state of residence. Must be in good physical and mental health and must be kind, considerate, understanding and enjoy working with elderly people. Must possess skills necessary for acting as charge nurse or Supervisor on a given unit, when assigned. Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
STOOPING: Required 20% to 29% of the time
REACHING: Required 50% to 59% of the time
KNEELING: Required 1% to 9% of the time
STANDING: Required 80% to 89% of the time
WALKING: Required 80% to 89% of the time
WALKING SURFACES: The following walking surface(s) were noted: slippery floors and wheelchair ramp
PUSHING: Required 10% to 19% of the time
LIFTING: Required 20% to 29% of the time
FEELING: Required 1% to 9% of the time
COMMUNICATING: Required 90% to 99% of the time
HEARING: Required 90% to 99% of the time
MID-RANGE VISION: Required 50% to 59% of the time
COLOR VISION: Required 1% to 9% of the time
REQUIRED WORK ENVIRONMENTS:
Job involves mostly standing. The worker is subject to hazards 1% to 9% of the time. Hazards include closeness of moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, heights, extreme temperatures, and hazardous and/or infectious materials.
Special equipment is worn by the worker 20% to 29% of the time as protection from elements on the job (i.e., disposable gloves, mask with or without eye shield).
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:
LIFTS
BLOOD PRESSURE, THERMOMETER INSTRUMENTS
MEDICATION/ TREATMENT CARTS
TELEPHONE
TUBE FEEDING EQUIPMENT
SYRINGES
WEIGHT SCALES
SUCTION MACHINES
OXYGEN TANKS/ CONCENTRATORS
FAX MACHINE
MEDICAL SUPPLIES (i.e., Foley catheters)
COMPUTER / ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS
COPIER
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