RN- Infection Control

Northern Louisiana Medical Center • Ruston, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Control Nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible for ensuring compliance with state, federal and JCAHO standards relating to infection control. The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the hospital wide infection control program. Position collaborates with and acts as a consultant for the department managers and staff. Advises, implements and evaluates measures necessary to prevent the spread of infections within the hospital and community.

Requirements

• Professional nursing background
• Knowledge of state, federal, and JCAHO standards related to infection control
• Skills in planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of infection control programs
• Consultation and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with state, federal and JCAHO standards relating to infection control.
• Planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the hospital wide infection control program.
• Collaborating with and acting as a consultant for department managers and staff.
• Advising, implementing and evaluating measures necessary to prevent the spread of infections within the hospital and community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior