Infection Prevention Nurse RN at Brookdale Senior Living in Wilton, Connecticut

Job Description:

Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standards of practice and established company policies and procedures. See Infection Prevention Addendum for additional job duties.Implements and coordinates the delivery of care in collaboration with physician and resource health care personnel. Ensures resident rights are maintained at all times.Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge.Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, observation of the residents overall condition and behavior, Medicare charting, admission, discharge, and patient teaching.Maintains a working knowledge of company policies and procedures and Clinical Systems. Adheres to company systems, processes, and procedures.Provides functional direction and assistance to Charge Nurses and CNAs. Completes new staff orientation as assigned.Directs resident care to include making rounds on a timely basis to ensure continuity of care. Ensures proper utilization of community supplies and equipment. Answers call lights as needed. Sets up and administers prescribed medications and treatments including IV therapy; operates a variety of medical equipment as necessary.Completes monthly/quarterly assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned. Acts as resident advocate.Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines.Participates in screening potential admission and placement of prospective residents in the community in order to ensure competent nursing services.Actively participates in communitys Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program. Monitors and assesses clinical systems for concerns and trends and reports findings to Nursing Administration.Must have working knowledge of communitys emergency procedures, including fire and disaster drills, OSHA regulations, and infection control standards.Attends training to stay abreast of current and emerging nursing/healthcare trends.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityEarly Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.