Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention - RN
About The Position
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurse is responsible for a variety of activities aimed at reducing the risk of infection transmission to patients, visitors and employees. IPAC implements activities which include: Collection and analysis of infection data. Development and review of policies. Consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies. Education efforts directed at interventions to reduce infection risks. Implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies. Application of epidemiological principles, including activities directed at improving patient outcomes. The nurse supports activities that include participation on committees, work projects and research. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology provide the basis for practice.
Responsibilities
- Collection and analysis of infection data.
- Development and review of policies.
- Consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
- Education efforts directed at interventions to reduce infection risks.
- Implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies.
- Application of epidemiological principles, including activities directed at improving patient outcomes.
- Participation on committees, work projects and research.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
