Infection Preventionist – Wayne County Care Center

Position: RN or LPN- MDS Coordinator                            Department: Nursing              Hours: Full time (40 hours)   

Days: five 8-hour shifts, including occasional weekend supervisor rotation.  

The Wayne County Care Center is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Infection Preventionist for the Countys 50 bed skilled/ intermediate nursing facility.

Responsibilities of the MDS nurse:

– Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, monitor and direct the completion of the resident assessments in accordance with current regulations
– Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team as needed
– Ensure all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes
– Participate in the facility compliance program including utilization review and triple check for billing accuracy
– Prepare NOMNC within the time limits imposed by Medicare Guidelines
– Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update as appropriate
– Assist nursing services personnel in performing nursing care procedures, including covering supervision, as necessary if an RN
– Follow care plans, do rounds with the Dr. and enter orders
– Participate in developing QAPI goals, trainings, and policies
– Ensure that staff are mentored to provide constant, quality resident care and documentation
– Must participate in facility inspections, as needed and perform administrative duties

Requirements of MDS Coordinator:

– Valid RN or LPN license
– Valid MDS-RAIC Certification, or the ability to complete the process within required timeframe
– Minimum 2-year long term care experience
– Experience in Point Click Care preferred
– Compassion for and commitment to hospitality, service and excellence in senior care
– Ability to make decisions, plan organize, develop, implement and interpret policies
– Adaptable and able to work under pressure

As a County organization, the Care Center provides excellent benefits that include:

– Opportunity to earn up to an additional $1.75/ hours with shift premiums
– low cost health/ dental/ vision coverage, including a free health clinic
– OPERS retirement
– 11 paid holidays (with additional time and a half when working)
– sick time and two weeks vacation
– one free meal per shift
– free TB, Hep B, flu, and COVID testing
– staff referral bonuses
– an extensive employee assistance program that includes counseling and discounts to a variety of items

How to apply: Applications may be obtained at the WCCC, 876 S. Geyers Chapel Rd, Wooster or downloaded from the website [www.waynecountycarecenter.com ](http://www.waynecountycarecenter.com/){rel=”nofollow”}Please submit applications and refer questions to carecenter@wayneoh.org   Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.