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Quality & Infection Preventionist Director (RN) Jobs in Lincoln, NE at Tabitha
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Overview:
TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.
Benefits:
Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
403(b) with employer match (21+ years old)
Wellness program
Health Savings Account
Workforce Development Opportunities
Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance Review and follow up:
Assess quality assurance numbers and targets clinical concerns
Follows up with education of staff as necessary
Tracking and trending rehospitalization, ER visits and assisting with case study and root cause analysis on all hospital readmissions.
Collects information and develops reports for quality measures and metrics outcomes.
Develops Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections by following national standards.
Track and trend infection control reports and implement/alter policy and procedures as needed.
Conducts Infection Control and Clinical Safety rounds for all areas.
Conducts annual review of Infection Prevention and Control Program and updates as necessary.
Develops and facilitates antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols and systems to monitor antibiotic use.
Acts as the Clinical Educator’s back up when needed/requested.
Qualifications:
COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as Medical Terminology related to the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability of 50 – pounds, demonstrating strength and agility at Tabitha’s discretion.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse course of study.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of nursing experiences as an LPN or RN required. Two years of supervisory experience as an LPN or RN required. Experience in quality assurance and advanced training in infection prevention preferred.
CREDENTIALS: LPN or RN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required. CPR Required. Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. All licenses and certifications must be kept up to date and at the expense of the employee. Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.
EEO Disability/Veteran
Title: Quality & Infection Preventionist Director (RN)
Company: Tabitha
Location: Lincoln, NE
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