Infection Preventionist - RN

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Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our top-notch Clinical team as our new Infection Preventionist today!

A few details about the role:

• Assist the director of nursing services with all functions of the nursing department and assumes responsibility when the director of nursing services is unavailable.
• Oversight, monitor, and initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications and treatments are provided according to orders.
• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
• Monitor and counsel with nursing team members on the administration of treatments, proper documentation of status and observation reactions to medications and treatments.
• Direct team members and create "at risk" assessments.
• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
• According to standard operating procedures, ensure correct staffing levels. Develop, direct and monitor nursing and nursing assistant assignments adjusting based on census and level of care required.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Two years of nursing experienced in a long care facility preferred.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and servers over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!