Infection Control & Prevention Nurse

Overview Marshall Healthcare Facility is a 64 bed skilled and long term care facility located in Machias, Maine. Our employees are among the most loyal and dedicated, with many having worked here over 25 years. We provide restorative nursing and therapy services on an as-needed basis. Through professional care planning and engaging activities, the aim is to help individuals live as independently as possible, with dignity and respect. Marshall Health Care follows First Atlantic Healthcare’s long-standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Marshall is Music & Memory certified and is a 5-STAR facility. Position Summary As part of the facility’s interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety, the Infection Control & Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures and practices. Essential Functions Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices. Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices. Skills Highly energetic individual who demonstrates a desire to develop and implement an effective infection prevention and control program. Plan and conduct training seminars and exercises and has a working knowledge of nursing practice and theory. Excellent written and oral communication skills, display leadership and creativity, possess time management skills, and have extensive presentation experience. Adaptable and flexible in order to meet a wide range of service needs. Education Requirements Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing. Current professional license in the State of Maine Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire) Other Requirements Read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, and/or government regulations Display proficiency in computer and software skills Write reports and other forms of correspondence Present verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints Benefits Flexible Shifts Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness Full-time employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and disability Employer-paid life insurance Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent Paid Time Off available to all employees 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution #J-18808-Ljbffr First Atlantic Healthcare