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SalaryMcKendree Village is seeking a Nursing Informatics Specialist/Infection Preventionist to join our team!
All Your Needs. All Our Hearts.
McKendree Village is located on a beautiful 40-acre campus offering all levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Long-term Care. The healthcare center and retirement community offer care for our residents and patients who rely on us for life enrichment and quality of care.
We offer an array of employment opportunities for all types of professional interests. We offer competitive wages and benefits, tuition assistance and professional advancement programs.
Shifts: 8a-5p
Days: Monday thru Friday
Weekends: rotating manager on duty
Location: 4347 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN, 37076
Compensation: $76,000
McKendree Village is a leader in senior care providing Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled and Long-Term Care in McKendree Village. McKendree has adopted innovative technology to streamline operations. By integrating experience, technology, and service, we help hospitals, health systems and the facility staff concentrate primarily on what they do best, patient care.
General Overview
Due to the high amount of detail and electronic tracking of information, this position requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, familiarity with medical terminology, coding, and advanced computer literacy.
This position performs release of PHI (Protected Health Information) and electronic medical record organization. Associates in this role foster patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of this role.
This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills to always assure accuracy of the electronic record.
This position promotes positive customer relations through prompt and courteous service in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires confidence and organization to provide ongoing education to staff and clients who rely on our technology to provide exceptional care. This individual would be identified as the IT Champion.
Engage all facility staff to practice all infection prevention skills by performing hand hygiene, practicing standard precautions, keeping the facility's environment and equipment clean, and understanding and educating others about the appropriate use of antibiotics.
- NHSN Reporting
- Training of all staff utilizing the EMR systems.
- Review of Medical Records verifying skilled charting and identifying possible infection, clinical improvements, and educational needs for staff.
- Providing support and education to staff motivating compliance
Essential Job Functions
- Establish and Maintain Electronic Health Record
- Reports Directly to the Nursing Home Administrator
- Build and provide educational seminars to assure EHR compliance
- Provides training on electronic records for new and existing staff
- Educate providers and establish training materials and methods
- Acts as a resource for staff who have questions regarding the EHR
- Process all EHR requests and monitors/manages incoming requests
- Act as Medical Records Director
- Support Hospital Systems and Physicians who rely on us for patient information
- General Office Duties
Qualities of this Candidate
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining schedules and records
- Proficient in using scheduling software or systems
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines related to staffing and employee safety
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills to address scheduling conflicts or issues
Minimum Requirements
- 2 years of Nursing Experience
- MDS experience is a plus
- Must be a nurse (RN)
Certificate or degree from college or technical school or 12 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience within Electronic Health record Implementation and management. If you are a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for the Staff Development/Infection Prevention Nurse. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
C ourage and Commitment to Exceed Expectations
O ptimistic about our Future
M otivate Yourself and Others
P atient Hearts Giving Passionate Care
A chieve Success with Integrity
S ervant Leadership, Valued Employees
S trength Through Perseverance
I nspired Excellence
O neness with Teamwork
N urture with Loving Kindness
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
