Infection Control (IP) Nurse - LPN/RN

Ridgecrest Village•Davenport, IA

3d•$82,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), including the antibiotic stewardship program, which is designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, and oversees the facility’s wound prevention and treatment program. The nurse will also be responsible for taking part in the on-call rotation with nursing leadership. The listed salary is for full-time status.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
Current license with the State of Iowa as a Registered Nurse or LPN.
Must have proof of IP Certification through CMS approved course.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft programs and Point Click Care.
Wound Nurse certification

Responsibilities

Oversees the facility’s Infection Control Program, assuring the facility is kept up-to-date and in compliance with all regulatory requirements/CDC guidelines
Tracks, logs and trends all infections
Provides education to staff on facility infection control and prevention measures
Oversees and implements the facility antibiotic stewardship program
Provides education to staff regarding infection prevention, proper treatments, skin integrity monitoring, etc.
Demonstrates competency in skills mandated by required education and training.
Provides reports to and serves on facility QAPI Committee.
Responsible for NHSN reporting or any county/state and/or federally required reporting related to infections, pandemics, outbreaks, etc.
Responsible for the facility’s vaccination programs/clinics, overseeing and assuring proper recording is completed.
Serves as an integral part of the clinical nurse management team in a supervisory capacity.
Makes recommendations for improvements in the facility’s processes and operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.