Covid vaccination or approved exemption
Full time QA/Infection Control Nurse
On call rotation every 8th weekend
About us:
The Jewish HealthCare Center is one of New England’s most respected HealthCare facilities, providing innovative long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, hospice, private care. life care services, and Alzheimer’s care to the community since 1916.
Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance/Infection Control Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as well as overseeing the infection prevention and control program. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, promotes resident safety, and supports best practices in healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance / QAPI
- Coordinate and manage the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Collect, analyze, and report data on clinical outcomes, resident satisfaction, and quality indicators.
- Conduct audits and monitor compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and care standards.
- Lead and document quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident care and operational efficiency.
- Educate staff on quality improvement methods, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practices.
- Prepare and present reports to the facility’s Quality Assurance Committee and leadership team.
- Oversees employee health. Oversees vaccine and vaccination programs of the facility. Administers TB, HepB, Tetanus, Flu injections PRN.
- Oversee, monitor, document, and recommend policies and procedures, treatment changes and adaptive equipment related to infection control, wound care, exposure control, and others as requested. Initiates change as necessary with approval of DNS and Director of Clinical Services.
Infection Prevention & Control
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP).
- Conduct regular infection control surveillance, identifying, tracking, and reporting trends.
- Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state-specific (DPH) infection control guidelines.
- Provide staff education and training on infection prevention, standard precautions, and outbreak management.
- Monitor use of PPE, hand hygiene compliance, and isolation precautions.
- Lead outbreak investigations and coordinate reporting with local health departments.
- Serve as a resource for residents, staff, and families regarding infection prevention.
- Follows-up on needle sticks and all exposures.
Qualifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) preferred or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or a related healthcare setting.
- Experience in infection control and/or quality assurance preferred.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or completion of specialized infection prevention training (preferred or required depending on state regulations).
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, QAPI framework, and infection prevention guidelines.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teaching skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and use of electronic medical records (EMR).
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Reliable and flexible
- Positive prior work history with great references
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and foster a culture of safety.
- Skilled in training, mentoring, and coaching staff.
- Commitment to resident-centered care and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
- Skilled Nursing Facility setting.
- Requires walking, standing, and occasional lifting.
- May involve exposure to infectious materials and residents with communicable diseases.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay Checks
- Health insurance available from 1st day
- Employer sponsored $15K life insurance
- Referral bonus up to $1000
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance up to $9000 per year
- 6 Holidays
- Day off in birthday month
- Day off in anniversary month
- 401k with company match
- Yearly profit sharing (401k)
- Thank you program
- Corporate Discounts for cell phones, work shoes, gym membership to JCC and more
Note: Some benefits are limited to positions over 30 hours.
You deserve the best and so do we! Come join our wonderful team!
Apply at: www.jhccenter.org/employment/
Proudly following all EEOC guidelines as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
