Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) - Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to join the team!

Welcome to Midtown, our new and improved center located in the heart of Memphis, just up the road from the Memphis Zoo! We strive for top-quality resident care as well as employee satisfaction. We understand that happy employees lead to happy residents!

           Our center features well-lit parking areas in the front and back, equipped with security cameras, as well as a 24/7 receptionist to always ensure your safety and convenience. From cozy outdoor movie nights to fun-themed parties, there is always something exciting on the horizon to bring joy and a sense of community. We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and recognition. At Midtown, you will work in a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your efforts are appreciated.

We believe in nurturing our own talent and love to promote from within. We offer training programs, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We want you to be your best self! Join us and become part of a community that cares for each other as much as we care for our residents.

We also have a great referral program in place! Below is what we currently for per position referred! 

LPN= $500

RN= $750

Manager= $1000

We offer our amazing staff:

• Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.
• PTO with accruals for full-time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for the management and implementation of Infection Control. The person in this role will assure consistent observance of approved quality standards of care and compliance with established policies and procedures in the provision of resident/client care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided by the resident’s wishes.
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this Center.

Job Requirements

• Current license to practice as an RN in the State.
• Must have experience in supervision and principles, the practice of teaching, etc.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices is strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.