Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Madison, WI
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)
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Infection Control Nurse
- Sauk County
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Reedsburg, WI
OTHER
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The purpose of the Infection Control Nurse is to assist with new employees training for the Sauk County Health Care Center and to provide and arrange on-going training for all nursing staff and other facility staff as appropriate. The Infection Control Nurse is also responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP).
- Interview and provide training for all nursing staff at the Health Care Center.
- Plans and conducts in-service training for all staff in consultation with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Director of Nursing and other leadership staff. Researches and prepares in-service training materials. Analyzes nursing and nursing assistant's performance evaluations to determine weaknesses and in-service emphasis.
- Conduct nursing and nursing assistant training sessions and arrange competency testing to ensure the highest standards of care, per federal and state regulations, are being maintained.
- Screen new employees upon hire and staff annually, under the direction of the Medical Director, for communicable diseases including but not limited to tuberculosis and then deliver vaccinations to employees and maintain employee vaccination records.
- Maintain knowledge of current training requirements for staff training and certification. Maintain knowledge of current nursing and CNA training materials, professional literature and texts.
- Assist Administrator, DON, ADON, and Medical Director to develop, implement, and update policy and procedures.
- Observe and monitor nursing, dietary, housekeeping, and laundry tasks for compliance with Infection Control procedures as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Maintain Occupational Health considerations (e.g., employee vaccinations, exposure control plan, tuberculosis prevention, and work exclusions)
- Maintain resident and staff infection control line list
- Reporting weekly to NHSN.
- Gather data and submit reports at QAPI meetings.
- Ensures that education and counseling on infection prevention is available for staff, volunteers, medical staff, patients and visitors.
- Support and participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations.
- Maintain nurses and CPR licenses.
- Document nursing and nursing assistance in-service training according to state and federal program regulations. Update nursing and nursing assistant training documents and informs all staff of training progress.
- Complete and maintain fit testing records for all staff.
- Acts as a unit nurse or supervising nurse as shortages occur.
- Acts as a back-up for ADON with the completion of MDS assessments and participate in care plan conferences.
- Report required NHSN data and all COVID regulatory management duties: testing, vaccine, and exemptions. Be up to date on implementations of regulations/policies.
- Obtain logins to WIR and NHSN.
- Provide non nursing staff with completed in-service documentation.
- And other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Maintain all relevant certifications.
- Verbally and in writing with all staff in the Health Care Center, residents, residents’ families, physicians, vendor representatives, state and federal regulators, State Nursing Registry representatives, prospective employees, and visitors.
- Advisory data and information such as medical charts, Physician’s Desk Reference, Nursing Drug Reference, incident/accident reports, admission and discharge documents for residents, laws, ordinances, regulations, various manuals, and routine and non-routine correspondence.
- Explain, demonstrate, and clarify to others established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Computer skills, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
- Calculating percentages, fractions, decimals, volume, ratios, and spatial relationships, and interpreting basic descriptive statistical reports.
- Compare, count, differentiate, measure, sort, classify, compute, tabulate, and/or categorize data and/or information.
- Assemble, copy, record, and transcribe data and/or information.
- Apply functional and situational reasoning by exercising judgement, decisiveness, and creativity in everyday routine and non-routine situations.
- Use fine and gross motor skills to perform tasks such as operating mechanical lifts, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, computers, and any other mechanical medical device deemed suitable for use in the facility.
- Exert effort in moderate to heavy work, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, squatting, balancing, and standing for long periods of time.
- Recognize and identify degrees of similarity and differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors, textures, etc. associated with objects, materials, and ingredients.
- Maintain knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions, and prevention of infections.
- Knowledge and experience with the completion of the MDS assessments and RAI manual.
- Knowledge and training in infection preventionist role or willing to complete training to meet requirements of the role.
Required
Associate’s degree in Nursing
5 years of nursing supervisory experience
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Nursing experience with the geriatric population
Previous training experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
- 23 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,337 per week
- PeopleFirst RN Staffing
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Madison, WI
FULL_TIME
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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,445 per week
- PeopleFirst RN Staffing
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Madison, WI
FULL_TIME
- PeopleFirst RN Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 02/26/2024Dura...
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Travel TELE RN - Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Focus Staff
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Madison, WI
OTHER,CONTRACTOR
- Focus Staff is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Madison, WI. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Telemetry setting. Contract Length: 13 Weeks ...
- 14 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,337 per week
- PeopleFirst RN Staffing
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Madison, WI
FULL_TIME
- PeopleFirst RN Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDisc...
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- Towne Nursing Staff
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Muscoda, WI
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NP (Nurse Practitioner)
- ICONMA
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Oregon, WI
- This position functions under general supervision with administrative direction from the Physician Supervisor, the Advan...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse
- Wisconsin Fertility Institute
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Middleton, WI
- Job Description Job Description We are looking for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team at Wisconsin Fertility ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Senior Behavioral Health Unit Full Time NOC
- Watertown Regional Medical Center
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Watertown, WI
- Description $15,000 Sign On Bonus with 2 year agreement - lump sum pay out within 30 days of start! Full Time .9 FTE; th...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Senior Behavioral Health Unit Full Time Days Weekend Program
- Watertown Regional Medical Center
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Watertown, WI
- Description $10,000 Sign On Bonus paid out in a lump sum within 30 days of start! Weekend Program - Friday - Sunday Full...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Senior Behavioral Health Unit PRN
- Watertown Regional Medical Center
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Watertown, WI
- Description PRN The Senior Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides individualized psychiatric nursing care in a prof...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Senior Behavioral Health Unit Full Time Nights Weekend Program
- Watertown Regional Medical Center
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Watertown, WI
- Description $15,000 Sign On Bonus paid out in a lump sum within 30 days of start! Weekend Program - Friday - Sunday Full...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
- Heartland Hospice
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Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others.
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$91,389 to $109,642
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December 29, 2019