Infection Control Nurse
About The Position
The Infection Control Nurse plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, and directs the facility’s infection control program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as direction from the Administrator and Infection Control Committee. The role helps ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times. The position is at CareOne at Redstone in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a long-term care, short-term rehabilitation/skilled nursing, and LTACH facility. The listed salary range is $93,600–$99,840 per year.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least two years of clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
- At least six months of training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
- Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique, including standard/universal precautions.
Nice To Haves
- APIC certification in infection control is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure facility compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local infection control or standard/universal precautions regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic techniques to correct problem areas.
- Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
- Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure personnel follow standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Make rounds on nursing units for case finding, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions and practices.
- Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
