Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist
About The Position
The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI), in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data; presents infection data and recommends actions; monitors associate compliance with infection-control standards; and provides education for staff, residents, and families. The Infection Preventionist serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. This is an on-site role at the physical facility. The Infection Preventionist monitors public health advisories, serves as the on-site infection prevention and control (IPC) resource for COVID-19 prevention and response in accordance with current CDC recommendations, and is responsible for developing and overseeing the Antibiotic Stewardship Program. The role also maintains current knowledge of infection-control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices, and performs work within the scope of the RN license.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma, associate's degree in nursing, or bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Licensed or registered in the applicable state.
- Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
- Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
- Obtain additional training if changes in the facility's resident population or scope of care require it.
- Certifications or training required by the state, such as Certified TB Nurse training, where applicable.
- Work onsite at the physical facility; the role may not be performed as an off-site consultant or from a separate location.
- Perform work within the scope of the RN license.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the quality of resident care and outcomes related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI).
- Collect, prepare, and analyze HAI data.
- Present infection data and make recommendations for actions.
- Monitor associate compliance with infection-control standards through the use of barriers and infection-prevention measures.
- Prepare and present education for staff, residents, and families.
- Serve as a resource to all departments and personnel.
- Monitor public health advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC.
- Serve as the on-site IPC resource for COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations.
- Develop and be accountable for the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
- Maintain current knowledge of infection-control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices.
- Implement and interpret the Infection Prevention and Control Program's programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care's Code of Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
