Infection Prevention

Devonshire Care Center • Sterling, CO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Prevention role is responsible for the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility is located in Sterling, Colorado.

The role develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the facility’s infection prevention and control program in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable CDC, OSHA, and local regulations. It monitors infection prevention practices, conducts rounds to support case finding and review sanitation and isolation practices, reviews infectious disease laboratory reports, consults with the Director of Nursing (DON), and ensures appropriate handling and disposal of infectious and contaminated materials.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved RN program.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Colorado.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique, including universal precautions, when performing infection prevention and control duties.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience providing direct care to multiple patients or residents preferred.
• Previous experience as a Charge Nurse in a skilled nursing environment desirable.
• Supervisory experience preferred; supervisory and training experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of or training in adult learning, or previous training experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s infection prevention and control program in accordance with company policies and procedures and current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices and procedures to ensure personnel follow standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Make rounds of nursing units for case finding, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions and practices.
• Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the DON to ensure aseptic techniques are implemented.
• Ensure personnel follow established procedures for disposal of infectious and contaminated materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree