We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Facility: Medilodge of West Bloomfield Why MediLodge?

· Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.

· Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.

· Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.

· Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

· Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

· Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

· Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.

· Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.

· Pet Insurance: Three options available

· Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.

· Retirement Savings with 401K.

· HSA and FSA options

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Responsible for identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infections in the facility.

· Collects and analyzes infection control data.

· Develops, revises, and implements infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

· Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing training and educational programs for all facility personnel in relation to infection prevention and control topics.

· Acts as an infection prevention and control educational resource for residents, employees, volunteers, and visitors.

· Provides education to staff and assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

· Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, and local infection control standards.

· Participates in federal, state, and local agency annual surveys.

· Review with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections.

· Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas.

· Maintain own professional requirements for continuing education and staff development by participating in work related seminars, etc.

· Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs.

· Ensure equipment is used in a safe manner and report any maintenance concerns to the Director of Maintenance. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to the appropriate persons.

· Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act.

· Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

· Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.

· Maintains a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at all times and protects confidential information by only providing information on a “need-to-know” basis.

· Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

· Understands Infection Control and follows the Company’s Infection Control guidelines, such as hand washing principles, understanding of isolation and standard precautions, recognizing signs and symptoms of infection, demonstrating and understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste and cross contamination, maintaining personal hygiene, and complying with OSHA standards in the workplace.

· Promotes and Protects Resident Rights by assisting Residents to make informed decisions, treating Residents with dignity and respect, protecting Residents’ personal belongings, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, avoiding the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards, and supporting independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

· Performs other tasks as required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has indirect supervisor responsibilities for CNAs/STNAs and other nursing personnel.

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Medilodge of West Bloomfield

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