Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse - RN

About our community

Accura HealthCare of Milford is a campus community featuring a 50-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Stonebridge Suites of Milford, a 22-unit Assisted Living (AL) located in Milford, IA. We embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!

We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.

About accura healthcare

Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”

OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care

OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.

Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.

JOB

Summary

The Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist Nurse applies knowledge and experience by offering guidance pertaining to infection control, skin assessments, safety and resident rights, training, education, etc. Assists with development, implementation, and modification of policies and procedures. Conducts system reviews, audits, data collection and creates reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Leads and participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services with engagement of residents, family members, and staff.

Reviews unresolved issues/concerns and any other areas that remain out of compliance from prior meetings to develop a timeframe for correction.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Registered Nurse (RN) with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain state-specific license
• Infection Preventionist Certification; if not currently obtained, must be obtained within first six months of employment
• Demonstrates leadership ability
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Vacation time, Sick time Paid Holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits*
• Flexible Spending Account*
• Employer Paid Life ADD*
• Supplemental Benefits*
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!