Infection Prevention Nurse

THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS, INC.

1d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist follows through with infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement and education that is intended to ensure that all patients, staff and visitors are protected for the transmission of infections and diseases in T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers as identified in the core competency model of the Association for Professions in Infection Control and Epidemiology. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and state and local regulatory guidelines. The Infection Preventionist will uphold the values and mission of T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers by adhering to the highest moral and ethical conduct.

Requirements

Active member of APIC or board certification in APIC within 2 years of employment to be attempted if not already obtained
Minimum of 3 years as a license Registered Nurse or minimum 3 years of experience in a community clinic setting performing infection control duties
Current CA Driver License; able to drive to several locations
Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, professionals, and work as an effective team unit
Ability to work independently, as a team, and under pressure
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred
Bilingual preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies and procedures and forms to address Infection Prevention needs in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines
Surveillance of Infection Prevention program
Provide input in developing and implementing annual goals/objectives
Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure that quality improvement activities are included in the infection prevention and control plan
Coordinate trainings
Consult on competencies and training needs
Ensure Infection Prevention Program complies with organization policies and delivers high quality care to patients
Identifies and implements updates in Infection Prevention program when new regulatory guidelines are established
Conduct periodic rounds of all clinical areas to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures
Submit reports of rounds to appropriate Senior Leadership
Participate in meetings and submit Infection Prevention reports, regulatory updates, and other updates
Coordinate reporting to Public Health Department(s) of patients with mandated reportable communicable diseases
Ensure proper quality controls are in place
Participate in new employee orientation
Consults on infection control problems or issues related to employee health
Revised | November 2017
Evaluates and participates in safety meetings and environment of care meetings
Utilizes technology to collect data and identify the source of data e.g. medical records, lab reports, incident reports, validate the accuracy of data, and analyze data to drive surveillance activities in the organization
Identifies risks for infection
Identifies clusters and/or outbreaks of infections
Identify and implement innovations in performance improvement using statistical analysis, bar graphs, basic team facilitation techniques, managing meetings, promoting creative problem solving and conflict resolution techniques as needed involving multidisciplinary staff involvement
Maintains working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures;
Participates in peer review and attends quality improvement and departmental meetings.
Participates in outside clinical and administrative meetings of which T.H.E. Clinic is a member or benefits the sustainment of T.H.E. Clinic, Inc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software necessary to create and maintain reports and to track, trend and analyze data
Other duties as assigned