Infection Control Nurse
Location:
Franciscan Villa
3601 South Chicago Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Job Type: Full-Time
Description
Franciscan Villa has an exciting new opportunity for an Infection Control Nurse.
Franciscan Villa is conveniently located in the City of South Milwaukee. We offer competitive pay, superb benefits, and top-notch amenities for our staff including on-site child care services, a fully equipped work-out room, relaxation room with massage chairs, walking trail and more! We are seeking candidates who will promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and the care they provide our residents. If you wish to join a team where you will be valued and appreciated, Franciscan Villa is the place for you.
Job Responsibilities:
The Infection Control Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections; collects, prepares, and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data, presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions, monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff, serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect healthcare workers, visitors and others in the health care environment; sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations; guidelines, and accreditation requirements.
Job Requirements
- Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing
- Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of WI
- Wound care certification preferred
- Infection Control experience preferred
- Currently certified in CPR