Infection Control Preventionist- RN

The New Jewish Home•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking an Infection Control Preventionist to join our team. We are open to consider flexible schedules. The Infection Control Preventionist is responsible for the management and implementation of the Infection Control program. He/She will also be responsible in assuring consistent observance of approved quality standards of care and compliance with established policies and procedures in the provision of resident/client care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and implementation of the Infection Control Program.
Directs and supervises the delivery of nursing care within an assigned unit. Delegates the responsibility for direct resident care to the appropriate nursing staff member. Monitors care to assure care is provided as directed by the resident plan of care.
Effectively communicates resident and unit needs to Nursing Administration.
Utilizes a process of data collection, assessment and care planning to meet the needs of resident.
Facilitates communication and problem solving with other disciplines to develop a plan of care which will address these goals.
Responsible for assuring the Resident Care Plan is revised as necessary to reflect the current needs of the resident.
Participates with Nursing Administration in meeting clinical and budget goals.
Evaluates staff assigned to her/his assigned unit to determine staff competencies and/or the need for education. Assists, as appropriate in the education of staff. Participates in the counseling and discipline of staff.
Maintains personal competencies to assure the ability to provide resident care,evaluate the competencies of staff assigned to his/her unit and to serve as a role model for unit staff.
Communicates resident needs, strengths and conditions to appropriate staff members through unit conferences and in written format.