Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in Kansas

McPherson Health and Rehab in McPherson, KS. is looking to hire full-time Infection Control Nurse - (RN) to join our team.  Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring clinical team? If so, please read on!

This rehabilitation nursing position earns a competitive salary. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options. If this sounds like the right opportunity in health care for you, apply today! 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INFECTION CONTROL NURSE - (RN)

As a Infection Control Nurse (RN), you play a vital role in our clinic. Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our purpose! You provide total care for our residents, starting with carefully monitoring their condition and needs. 

Major job functions include performing nursing tasks to assure resident needs are met. This includes:  monitoring and tracking infection rates to establish possible trends, assess and evaluate resident needs, condition and care; administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician; orders and receives medications from the pharmacy; evaluates for side effects of medications and reports to appropriate personnel; admits and discharges residents; oversees staff; ensures narcotic policy and procedures are followed; completes charting required; ensures resident care plans are followed; conducts assessments of residents with condition changes and reports to charge nurse/supervisor.   In addition, the RN will transcribe and execute physician orders; completes documentation as required; completes fall reporting; reports any bruises, skin tears and abuse/neglect; gives report to nursing staff; follows and upholds Resident Bill of Rights and facility policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA requirements; supervises and directs licensed and non-licensed staff; assists with orientation of new staff; etc. Provides excellent customer service and communication to all residents/families/visitors/MD's/ coworkers, etc.  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A INFECTION CONTROL NURSE (LPN)

• This position requires RN licensure with the KS Board of Nursing. 
• Must have current CPR certification. 
• Preference is given to applicants with previous experience in medical, surgical or geriatric nursing. 
• Must have a desire to work with the elderly. 
• Must maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

Feel free to submit your application through the website:

www.mcphersonhealthandrehab.com