Infection Control RN - Full Time

Sweden Valley Manor • Coudersport, PA

32d

About The Position

The Infection Control Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated/nosocomial infections.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (PA) with the State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification recommended.
• Certification in Infection Control is desired.
• Experience - If you've had a job or experience in a position with similar goals and responsibilities, we'd love to connect with you.
• Skills - We're looking for individuals that are compassionate, team players, social, trustworthy and service-minded.
• Characteristics - We're looking for individuals that are self-motivated, dependable, ethical, and ready to jump in and provide outstanding care and customer service to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Does on-going monitoring of health care associated/nosocomial infections
• Track trends in infection within the facility and report infection clusters to appropriate agencies required by state and local regulations.
• Identify infection control issues and make recommendations for corrective action
• Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance
• Ensures compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Tuberculosis Control Plan
• Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law
• Attend required in-service education, presents Infection Control in-services
• Participates in the QA process and "Nurse On-Call" program
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors

Benefits

• Promotion opportunities
• Flexibility
• Education/Learning
• Competitive benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees