Infection Control Registered Nurse RN - $90,000 per year

About the role

Join our Award Winning team at WellBridge of Clarkston! BRONZE National Quality Award Winners! The Infection Control Nurse specializes in identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infection. This position also assists with modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents, in accordance with established medical practices and state and facility requirements. We are conveniently located just minutes away from Flint and Pontiac, less than 1 mile north off I-75, north of Pine Knob, serving surrounding areas including Waterford, Ortonville, Pontiac, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion, Sylvan Lake, Oxford, Auburn Hills, Orchard Lake, Holly, Wolverine Lake, Goodrich, Milford, Bloomfield Hills, Walled Lake, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Fenton, Wixom, Franklin, Troy, Lake Fenton, Birmingham, Bingham Farms, Grand Blanc, Farmington Hills, Beverly Hills, Novi, Farmington, Linden, Lathrup Village, Clawson, Berkley, Shelby, Southfield, Burton, Utica, Romeo, Davison, Northville, Huntington Woods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
• Investigate suspected outbreaks of infection.
• Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in the area of extended care facility patient care techniques; follow federal and state skilled nursing facility regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, or higher.
• License to practice as a Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan; current CPR certification.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute or extended care facility.
• Critical thinking and sound decision making skills.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

Benefits

• Medical – no deductible or co-pay AND low premium cost!
• Dental & Vision
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities – grow your nursing career!
• Tuition Discounts - Hondros College of Nursing
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per year!
• RN Loan Repayment - up to $10