Infection Control RN Risk Management

Surgery Partners, Inc•Layton, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

To implement, promote and maintain an active infection prevention and control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research throughout the facility. To work collaboratively with staff, departments, and administration to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections among patients. To assure that the facility and services are in compliance with infection control practice as well as local, state and regulatory infection control standards.

Requirements

Hold a professional licensure to practice as an RN, LPN or LVN, PA, APN
Education in Infection Prevention/Control Practices through reading nationally recognized standards; seminars and meetings through a variety of learning methods including attendance, webinars, and, conference calls; reading of journals and articles pertaining to infection control.

Nice To Haves

Require constant and frequent judgment, leadership, and effective communication skills.
Require visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers and occasional use of other business office equipment.
Require the ability to move frequently throughout the facility and to perform desk and office activities.
Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.

Responsibilities

Maintain documentation of education and training in infection control for self as well as records of education on infection control for all staff and contracted workers.
Collect, review, analyze and interpret surveillance data and recommend appropriate actions to staff and administration targeted to reduce or eliminate infection risks in patients and staff.
Conduct investigations of infections or outbreaks.
Conduct activities related to exposure of patients and employees to communicable diseases.
In collaboration with ASC Manager, develop, review, evaluate and implement infection control policies to improve quality of care.
Plan, develop and conduct in-service education programs.
Consult with facility and administrative staff on infection prevention/control issues.
Initiates and participates in quality improvement projects.
Prepares and presents quarterly infection control surveys.
Participates in Committee functions.
Read, implement, and monitor compliance to infection control policies.
Audit compliance to guidelines.