Infection Preventionist

Magnolia Health Systems • Columbus, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join their team. This role involves planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the Infection Control Program. The Infection Preventionist will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating reference materials, precautions, and procedures related to infection control. They will also educate staff, residents, and representatives on Antibiotic Stewardship, monitor infected personnel and residents, and assist in evaluating and implementing Standard Precautions. The position requires maintaining records of infections, corrective actions, and preparing monthly summaries. The Infection Preventionist will also handle follow-up procedures for exposures, analyze laboratory tests, and ensure proper treatment and reporting for residents with infectious diseases. Participation in resident admission screening and ensuring nursing staff adherence to infection control practices are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse in good standing and meet all applicable Federal and State licensure requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing Long Term Care.
• Must possess health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
• The IP must be qualified by education, training, experience, or certification. The IP must have the knowledge to perform the role.
• The IP should remain current with infection prevention and control issues and be aware of national organizations’ guidelines as well as those from national/state/local public health authorities (e.g., emergency pathogens).
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) training must be sufficient to perform the role of the IP.
• Specialized training in IPC may include care for residents with invasive medical devices, resident care equipment (e.g., ventilators), and treatment such as dialysis as well as high-acuity conditions.
• An IP must have obtained specialized PIC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. Training can occur through more than one course, but the IP must provide evidence of training through certificate(s) of completion or equivalent documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the Infection Control Program.
• Develop, review, maintain, interpret, and periodically update reference materials, infection control precautions, isolation procedures, aseptic techniques, decontamination and sterilization guidelines and procedures for disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials.
• Maintain responsibility to educate staff, residents, and representatives on Antibiotic Stewardship.
• Identify and monitor infected personnel and residents to ensure that established precautions and procedures are followed.
• Assist in evaluating, classifying, and ensuring implementation and proper application of Standard Precautions and infection control practices and procedures throughout the facility.
• Maintain records and prepare monthly summaries of all resident and personnel infections, corrective and precautionary actions taken and the results of such actions.
• Ensure proper follow-up procedures for needle sticks and other bodily fluid exposure incidents and perform, review, and analyze laboratory tests, services and surveys and provide pertinent reports, findings and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services, the Administrator and County and State health departments.
• Ensure that residents with known infectious diseases are treated accordingly and necessary reporting to the local health department has been completed.
• Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility as warranted.
• Ensure that all nursing services personnel follow established infection control precautions, Standard Precautions, and aseptic techniques at all times.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness, Accident, Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life: Builds cash value, Employee-owned policy, Family coverage, including grandchildren
• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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