RN Infection Prevention

Posted:
11/3/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals 

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

 

Scope of work 

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.  

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients 

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv 
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! 
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance 
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings 
Qualifications

  • Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing, medical technology, or education related to epidemiology
  • Preferred Master's Degree Master's degree or experience equivalent including Master of Public Health
  • 5 years of relevant experience Clinical or Infection Prevention Experience Required
  • 2 years of relevant experience Participation on Improvement Initiatives Required
  • 1 year of relevant experience Demonstrated ability to lead (formally or informally) individuals and teams. Preferred
  • LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required Or
  • CRT-Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology required Or
  • CRT-Infection Prevention and Control, Certified - CBIC Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc 3 Yrs preferred
  • CRT-Professional in Patient Safety, Certified - IHI Institute for Healthcare Improvement preferred
  • CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Institute for Healthcare improvement (IHI), IHI Open School preferred

    How Corewell Health cares for you

    • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

    • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

    • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

    • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

    • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

    Primary Location

    SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

    Department Name

    Quality Safety Experience - CH South

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    8 hours

    Days Worked

    Weekdays

    Weekend Frequency

    On-call weekends

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