Don’t just live life….love life!

Who wants to go to a boring job? At Lifespace, we get paid to create memories for our residents! If you are a compassionate Nurse who has the heart for providing exceptional care and and you have the desire to create memorable experiences for our seniors, we want to talk to you!

We are not limited by our job title. We are one team united by our passion for service with a dash of fun. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be empowered to create your own lasting impression.

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become an Infection Preventionist RN at 

Abbey Delray
2000 Lowson Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33445

Interdisciplinary team to implement and provide specialized nursing services to resident. This position also mentors other nurses and will serve as an advocate to help shape health center policy and practice. This role is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to customer service through resident focused initiatives that support the mission of the community and Lifespace Communities.

A few other details about the role:

• Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care.
• Observe and modify care plans that conform to evidence-based recommendations with specialized nursing practice.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership to fellow nurses and certified nursing aides in area of specialized nursing practice.
• Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments.
• Generate, prepare, administrate and chart all medications.
• Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications and provide treatments according to orders.
• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.
• Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the on-coming shift in order to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care.
• Direct team members in emergency situations and contact appropriate parties as needed.
• Orchestrate investigation, corrects and follows up on resident and family concerns as needed in a timely manner.
• Develop, direct and monitor nursing assistant assignments adjusting based on census and level of care required.
• Communicate staffing problems and needs to supervisor. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor; participate in counseling and disciplinary action to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality.
• Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

And here’s what you need to apply:

• Licensed RN in State of FL.

• At least one year experience in specialized nursing practice preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.
• Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Solicits resident/family feedback to understand the needs of the resident and the community. Advocates for service excellence within the center and influences others to take action.
• Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our residents through empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits a commitment to personal excellence through professional communication.
• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending or implementing process improvements.
• Effectively addresses customer concerns and strives to reduce or resolve conflict.  

This position is 40 hours per week salaried position (exempt).    

Effective July 1, 2022, a qualified IP candidate shall:

•  Have completed at least 19 hours of training in infection prevention and control including, but not limited to, training in the following areas:
  •  A Principles of Standard Precautions
  • Principles of Transmission-Based Precautions
  • Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Environmental Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, and Asepsis
  • Environment of Care and Water Management
  • Employee/Occupational Health
  • Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigations
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
•  Have clinical work experience related to infection prevention and control in health care settings including, but not limited to, hospitals or long-term care settings.
• We are a facility with more than 100 licensed beds and we offer high-acuity services, including but not limited to infusion therapy.
• The IP position is on-site for a minimum of 40 hours per week to develop and implement policies governing control of infectious diseases.  For the purposes of this subsection (d), "infusion therapy" refers to parenteral,               infusion, or intravenous therapies that require ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the infusion site (e.g. central, percutaneously inserted central catheter, epidural, and venous access devices).
• The IP must comply with regulatory code Section 300.697  Infection Preventionists  per IDPH and Center for Medicare CMS guideline.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.