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Teresian House Risk Manager/Infection Preventionist in 200 Washington Avenue Extension, New York

TERESIAN HOUSE

Teresian House strives to provide the elderly with the highest quality continuum of services to enhance their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Join a team committed to enhancing the lives of our residents!

We are truly "where the spirit of love and dedication lives..."

Teresian House Center for the Elderly is looking for a Responsible, Caring, Organized Registered Nurse to oversee Corporate Compliance, Quality Assurance, HIPAA, Infection Prevention and all other related compliance issues to promote the well-being and high-quality care of the residents. This position is generally Mon-Fri, but you must be willing to work evenings/weekends when the need arises. You must also have the ability to pick up overtime in other nursing roles such as Staff Nurse or Shift Supervisor.

The responsibilities of this position are to d irect and execute the Risk Management Program, which includes analysis and investigation of incidents and events, Root Cause Analysis, proactive risk assessment, and event prevention. You will a ssume all responsibility, and accountability for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance and assessment program designed to enhance the quality of resident care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. You will need to c oordinate all the activities of Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, and Quality Assurance with the Head of Departments and Nurse Managers to integrate the functions, procedures, and policies, and a ct as a liaison between various departments in implementing policies, procedures, job descriptions, and new services or programs. You will also need to r eview the facility's quality measures and recommend strategies in addressing deficient areas, facilitate implementation of the Plan of Correction (POC) for the facility and assist in developing follow-up procedures for monitoring identified problem areas. This position includes creating and conducting a udits care plans and other auditing responsibilities and planning and overseeing mock surveys and w orks in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, and reports jointly to the Administrator.

Qualified candidates will have a t least two years' knowledge of organizational and departmental functions of Long Term Care, and f amiliarity with NYS public health laws and federal regulations relating to LTC facilities. You must also maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of position, possess the ability to communicate tactfully & effectively, and possess leadership skills and be a team player.

Some of the benefits proudly offered at Teresian House Center for the Elderly include:

  • Generous Paid Time off with cash-out options

  • Referral Bonuses

  • Retirement Plan with employer match

  • Employee Cafe' with Free Lunch and Dinner during shift

  • Cost Shared Health, Dental, Vision with significant employer paid share

  • Fully Paid Group Life Insurance

  • Compassionate work environment

  • Career Advancement: Strong orientation program, tuition assistance and scholarships

  • Employee Assistance Plan including individual counseling and referral to community services

  • Employee events including picnics and holiday events

    *BENEFITS ARE ADMINISTERED ACORDING TO SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS.

    Visit our career page for a full list of openings at teresianhouse.org

    Teresian House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Employment contingent upon successful criminal background check and physical.

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