LPN QI Infection Control / Staff Development Nurse

Morgantown Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an LPN QI/Infection Prevention and Staff Development Nurse to join our team. This is a Full-Time Day Shift Position. The LPN QI/Infection Prevention Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use, 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 the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; develops 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; participates in the facility QAPI program. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must possess a current license as an LPN in the state where the center is located. Management experience in Long Term Care Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field. Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification. Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control. Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance Communication skills Computer skills required for the position Benefits As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. About Us A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.