Infection Preventionist - Wayne County Care Center

Position: RN or LPN- MDS Coordinator * Department: * Nursing * Hours: * Full time (40 hours) Days: five 8-hour shifts, including occasional weekend supervisor rotation. * * * * The Wayne County Care Center is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Infection Preventionist for the County's 50 bed skilled/ intermediate nursing facility. * * Responsibilities of the MDS nurse: Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, monitor and direct the completion of the resident assessments in accordance with current regulations Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team as needed Ensure all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes Participate in the facility compliance program including utilization review and triple check for billing accuracy Prepare NOMNC within the time limits imposed by Medicare Guidelines Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update as appropriate Assist nursing services personnel in performing nursing care procedures, including covering supervision, as necessary if an RN Follow care plans, do rounds with the Dr. and enter orders Participate in developing QAPI goals, trainings, and policies Ensure that staff are mentored to provide constant, quality resident care and documentation Must participate in facility inspections, as needed and perform administrative duties Requirements of MDS Coordinator: Valid RN or LPN license Valid MDS-RAIC Certification, or the ability to complete the process within required timeframe Minimum 2-year long term care experience Experience in Point Click Care preferred Compassion for and commitment to hospitality, service and excellence in senior care Ability to make decisions, plan organize, develop, implement and interpret policies Adaptable and able to work under pressure As a County organization, the Care Center provides excellent benefits that include: Opportunity to earn up to an additional $1.75/ hours with shift premiums low cost health/ dental/ vision coverage, including a free health clinic OPERS retirement 11 paid holidays (with additional time and a half when working) sick time and two weeks' vacation one free meal per shift free TB, Hep B, flu, and COVID testing staff referral bonuses an extensive employee assistance program that includes counseling and discounts to a variety of items How to apply: Applications may be obtained at the WCCC, 876 S. Geyers Chapel Rd, Wooster or downloaded from the website {rel="nofollow"}Please submit applications and refer questions to Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2024-11-05