INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
Union General Hospital•Blairsville, GA
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About The Position
The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, administering and monitoring systems and procedures related to the prevention, detection and control of infections within the nursing home. This position also oversees the Employee Health Program. The Infection Control Nurse directs education, training, and orientation programs for nursing home personnel related to Infection Prevention/Employee Health. This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nurse; Associate Degree in Nursing; or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing; or LPN Diploma.
- At least 3 years of staff nurse experience in an acute care facility or long-term care facility.
- Registered Nursing License by the State of Georgia; or Licensed Practical Nurse License and current CPR Certification.
Responsibilities
- planning, administering and monitoring systems and procedures related to the prevention, detection and control of infections
- oversees the Employee Health Program
- directs education, training, and orientation programs for nursing home personnel related to Infection Prevention/Employee Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
