Job Details

City of Portland - RSD - Infection Prevention RN

Position Number: 6608372
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

City of Portland - RSD - Infection Prevention RN
Barron Center

$5,000 sign on bonus for external candidates

About the Barron Center:
The Barron Center, where kindness matters, has an opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join a truly excellent, dedicated professional nursing management team. The Infection Prevention Nurse works in collaboration with the Director of Nursing to assume Infection Control regulatory compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) for the State of Maine. The Barron Center is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine's largest skilled nursing facility. The pay is competitive and the benefits are outstanding. Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted with a group of very dedicated care providers.

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections. This position will educate and orient staff on infection prevention practices, and will participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identifies issues, strategizes and implements policy as it relates to the safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for employees and residents of the facility
Develops and implements plans using epidemiologic principles to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections
Completes all related required reporting data in a timely and organized fashion

Required Skills & Experience:

Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensure as an RN in Maine
Specialized training in infection prevention and control
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public
Excellent oral, written and computer skills
Ability to supervise, educate, orient and mentor staff

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Education and/or training in gerontology preferred
Willingness and ability to provide direct services to residents

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Full time 37.5 hours per week
This position participates with the weekend and holiday nurse supervisor rotation to ensure quality of care and services provided for residents

Applications accepted until filled.
Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical exam. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:
This is a non-union position (Grade C44) - Starting salary range is $80,652 to $99,181 annually.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit: https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=194&sreq=3&form=5000&desc=RSD%20-%20INFECTION%20PREVENTION%20RN