Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in Wyoming, MI

Head Nurse - Infection Control directs nursing services activities for infection control. Supervises the implementation and maintenance of infection control policies and procedures as set forth by the infection control committee. Being a Head Nurse - Infection Control ensures isolation protocols are followed and that appropriate state and county organizations are notified of any reportable diseases. Prepares management reports as appropriate. Additionally, Head Nurse - Infection Control requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Infection Control manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Infection Control typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Control Registered Nurse
  • Medilodge of Grand Rapids
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Infection Control – Infection Preventionist RN

    MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

    Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Grand Rapids is ready to teach, train, and help you become a well-rounded nurse leader. We offer a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

    Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

    While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support and training for you to achieve your career goals. MediLodge offers U.S. Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs to prepare non-certified staff to become CNAs and mentor nurses along their clinical career path to become Unit Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing.

    Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:

    • Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
    • Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
    • We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
    • We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
    • Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
    • Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Excellent career advancement opportunities
    • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • 401K retirement program
    • Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
    • Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
    Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!

    Summary:
    Serves as the coordinator of an Infection Prevention and Control Program. Coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to Infection Prevention and Control Program. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

    Qualifications:

    Education:

    • Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

    Licenses/Certification:

    • Valid license in the state employed.
    • Valid CPR certification.

    Experience:

    • Two years of nursing experience preferred with training in Infection Control

    Job Functions:

    • Collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners
    • Consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies
    • Providing education and training; and implementing evidence-based infection control practices, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • Oversees essential elements of a surveillance system which include: Use of standardized definitions and listings of the symptoms of infections, use of surveillance tools, walking rounds throughout the facility, identification of resident populations at risk for infection, identification of the processes or outcomes selected for surveillance, statistical analysis of data that can uncover an outbreak, and feedback of results to the primary caregivers.
    • Ensures the facility’s infection control reports describe the types of infections and are used to identify trends and patterns.
    • Provides the facility with summaries of: Observations of staff practices, the investigation of the causes of an infection, and identification of underlying cause(s) of infection trends.
    • Defines how often and by what means surveillance data will be collected.
    • Monitors practices to ensure consistent implementation of established infection prevention and control policies and procedures based on current standards of practice.
    • Share surveillance reports with appropriate individuals including, but not limited to, the director of nursing and medical director.
    • Review the use of antibiotics.
    • Monitors implementation of standard precautions that constitutes the primary strategy for preventing healthcare-associated transmission of infectious agents among residents and healthcare personnel.
    • Implements transmission-based precautions for residents who are known to be or suspected of being infected or colonized with infectious agents, including pathogens that require additional control measures to prevent transmission.
    • Plans for containing outbreaks usually include efforts to prevent further transmission of the infection while considering the needs of all residents and staff.
    • Performs other tasks as assigned.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    • Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
    • Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
    • Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • 18 Days Ago

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Infection Prevention Nurse - Infection Prevention * Days - 40hrs/wk
  • umhealthwest
  • Wyoming, MI FULL_TIME
  • Infection Prevention Nurse - Infection Prevention * Days - 40hrs/wk Requisition #: req7430 Shift: Days FTE status: 1 On-call: Yes Weekends: No General Summary: Under limited direction, the Infection P...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Pest Control Technician
  • Smitter Pest Control
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Looking for a Full or Part time technician. Reliable, dependable and works well with others, able to work in some not so sanitary conditions with bugs and rodents, will be working with customers on a ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Sanitation Specialist 3rd Shift
  • Boar's Head
  • Holland, MI FULL_TIME
  • Hiring Company: Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. Overview: To be responsible for ensuring equipment and facility sanitary specifications are attained. While performing the duties of this job, the empl...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $3,165 per week
  • Nurse First
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Nurse First is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Interventional Radiology TechnologistDisciplin...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Grand Rapids, MI - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control
  • H & S Loss Control Inspections
  • Grand Rapids, MI OTHER
  • Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. Pay: We pay a competitive standard flat fee per case -based on customer as well as, inspec...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Hospice Aide
  • Hospice of Michigan
  • Ada, MI
  • Come join Hospice of Michigan! As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for pa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Consultant, In-Hospital Sales
  • Vicinity
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Sales Consultant, In-Hospital Sales page is loaded **Sales Consultant, In-Hospital Sales** **Sales Consultant, In-Hospit...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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2nd Shift LPN - Shift Supervisor
  • Hope Network Behavioral Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • The LPN Shift Supervisor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent medical care by overseeing the m...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Float Patient Care Technician 2
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Wyoming, MI
  • POSITION FEATURES: CCHT required PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric LPN - 2nd Shift Full Time or Part Time!
  • Universal Health Services
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Responsibilities New grads are welcome to apply! Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Gr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Aide
  • Arbor Hospice
  • Ada, MI
  • Come join Hospice of Michigan! As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for pa...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Adult Vascular Access
  • Corewell Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • About the team The Corewell Health (CH) West Adult Vascular Access Team (VAT) is a program of registered nurses speciall...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Wellness Nurse
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Overview "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sin...
  • 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Wyoming is a city in Kent County, Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city has a total population of 72,125, which makes it the 3rd largest community or city in West Michigan, the 14th largest city in the state of Michigan, and the 18th largest community in the state as well as the largest suburb of Grand Rapids. In 1832 the area was settled and organized under the Byron Township. In 1848 the township split the northern half being called Wyoming Township and then became a city in 1959 after a period of disputes surrounding annexation as well as water and sewer usage. The city has experienced ...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs
$88,811 to $112,512
Wyoming, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago