Infection Control Nurse RN

Care One•Weymouth, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Infection Control Nurse is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs. The role ensures that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times, as directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related healthcare facility.
Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.
Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practice.
Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.