MDS RN - Infection Control Nurse

Dove Healthcare - Lodi | 700 Clark St. Lodi, WI 53555

Join Dove Healthcare as an MDS RN - Infection Control Nurse and take the next step in your career.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Registered Nurse (RN) to serve in a dual role as MDS Coordinator and Infection Control Nurse. This position is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, while also leading the facility's infection prevention and control program in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

MDS / RAI Coordination:

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  Coordinate and complete MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments in accordance with OBRA and PPS guidelines

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and timely RAI/PPS schedules

  
  


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  Ensure documentation supports Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance reimbursement

  
  


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  Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to gather and validate resident data

  
  


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  Monitor compliance with state and federal regulations related to documentation and assessments

  
  


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  Participate in care plan development and updates

  
  

Infection Control:

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  Lead and manage the facility's infection prevention and control program

  
  


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  Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections and antibiotic use

  
  


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  Manage and respond to infectious outbreaks, including implementation of control measures

  
  


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  Coordinate annual influenza vaccination program and TB risk assessments

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with infection control standards from regulatory agencies

  
  


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  Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices, including PPE and hand hygiene

  
  


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  Perform audits and implement quality improvement initiatives

  
  


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  Communicate updates on infection control guidelines and regulatory changes to staff

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin

  
  


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  Previous experience with MDS/RAI coordination preferred

  
  


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  Knowledge of infection control practices and regulations

  
  


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  Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  MDS certification (RAC-CT)

  
  


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  Infection Preventionist training or certification (IP, CIC, or equivalent)

  
  


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  Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility

  
  

Health and Wellness Benefits

• choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family!


• company paid life and AD&D insurance


• dental and vision Insurance


• wellness incentives, including onsite gyms, health club reimbursement, weight loss program reimbursement


• supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, cancer


• paid time off (PTO)


• floating holiday


• employee assistance program (EAP)

Financial Benefits

• early wage access through DailyPay


• childcare assistance - up to 20%


• 401k, with company match


• financial planning resources


• referral bonus - up to $700 per referral

Career Development

• tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities


• continuing education


• career mapping

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.

About Dove Healthcare

Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, six assisted living residences, and three independent living complexes in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Lodi, Osseo, Rice Lake, Spooner, St. Croix Falls, and Superior.

Our core services include in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.

For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com.