Manager of Quality Assurance & Infection Control RN / LPN

Friendship

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Friendship is looking for a Full Time Manager of Quality Assurance & Infection Control RN/LPN to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA. The quality assurance nurse evaluates nursing practices within a department to help maximize efficiency and optimize patient care.Full Time RN/LPN Sign On Bonus - $10,000 paid out in equal installments over 40 pay periodRoles & Responsibilities:
  • Identify problems, plan solutions and oversee all areas of infection control measures
  • Monitor on a consistent basis trends/patterns of infections in the facility and initiate immediate corrective action
  • Review related policies/procedures and revise as indicated
  • Participate in regulatory surveys such as State Survey
  • Supervise staff performance as they perform their responsibilities, advise staff on areas of improvement and teach skills as needed
  • Conduct in-services for education of staff
  • Track/maintain immunization documentation and COVID data
Qualifications:
  • Unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of Virginia required
  • Nursing degree from an accredited institution or equivalent graduation from an approved RN/LPN program
  • BLS required/ACLS preferred
  • Five years of relevant clinical experience
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) should be achieved within two years in the position
  • Experience in a long-term care facility preferred
  • Knowledgeable of laws, regulations and guidelines as they relate to long-term care
  • Previous experience in teaching, curriculum development and instruction is desired
  • This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds
Benefits for Full Time Positions:
  • 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

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