Infection Control Nurse (Lpn/Rn)

Integritus Healthcare•Great Barrington, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Control Nurse (LPN/RN) will join a collaborative and innovative team at Integritus Healthcare, specifically at Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. This facility has been serving the Great Barrington community for over 40 years, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating the Infection Prevention and Control Program, utilizing data collection, surveillance, and epidemiological principles to identify and investigate potential outbreaks. The position also includes educating healthcare providers, staff, residents, and families on infection prevention practices, promoting occupational health, and assisting with immunization programs. The nurse will act as a role model and coach, collaborating with all departments to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

LPN or RN license
Experience in infection control
Knowledge of epidemiologic principles
Proficiency in data collection and surveillance
Understanding of performance improvement methodology
Statistical analysis skills
Strong communication and education skills
Ability to collaborate with various departments and staff

Responsibilities

Conduct an Annual Infection Control Risk Assessment and Analysis.
Develop and review the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Program’s goals and objectives.
Implement data collection and surveillance strategies using the Infection Prevention and Control Program policies and procedures.
Use epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations.
Conduct outbreak investigations as required.
Collect and compile surveillance data using standardized surveillance definitions.
Report findings to key stakeholders including facility leadership, Safety and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committees and others as requested.
Use principles of performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
Use statistical analysis skills to calculate infection risk, evaluate the significance of dates and make recommendations for improvement based upon findings.
Educate and be a resource to healthcare providers; staff, residents, families/visitors and the general public.
Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs for infection prevention and control that enhances knowledge in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a role model and coach, working collaboratively with all facility departments, disciplines and staff members to implement into practice, pertinent infection prevention and control practices, considering regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and professional practice guidelines.
Assist with occupational health practices to reduce the risk of infection transmission to staff and residents.
Promote and assist with immunization program strategies for staff and residents to reduce the likelihood of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases within the facility and community.