Position: Specialist
About: RN Specialist at Bethesda Health is a crucial role dedicated to implementing and evaluating infection control strategies, antibiotic stewardship, and vaccination programs. This position involves monitoring healthcare-acquired infections, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health regulations to enhance patient care and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff at Bethesda Health, where over 1,200 employees are committed to improving the lives of others.
Requirements: Graduate of accredited school of nursing; prior experience in Infection Prevention in a skilled nursing facility required; current Missouri nursing license in good standing; current CPR/AED certification required; Infection Prevention certification highly desirable; minimum of 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience required; recent infection prevention experience required; previous experience in skilled nursing required; ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards; computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other programs such as EMR; possess integrity, initiative, and loyalty; must possess good communication and documentation skills; ability to stand and walk for long periods; ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary; ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+ lbs. using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary; ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs. using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary; manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment; ability to perform necessary documentation; visual acuity; must be able to manage a diversity of activities; good organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, and mentoring skills; high degree of ability in using tact, diplomacy, and discretion; must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and multiple distractions; a preference for understanding and responding to the physical and psychosocial needs of the geriatric person is required
Benefits: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, holiday pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, prescription insurance, life insurance
