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 to staff, residents, and families. The Infection Preventionist serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. This position is responsible for monitoring public health advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC, and serves as the onsite infection prevention and control (IPC) lead for COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations. The role is based at the physical facility and is not performed remotely or as an offsite consulting function. The Infection Preventionist is also accountable for developing the Antibiotic Stewardship Program and maintaining current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or an associate's 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.
- Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and keep it current throughout employment.
- Complete specialized infection prevention and control training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
- Re-evaluate infection prevention and control knowledge and skills if the facility's resident population changes, and obtain additional training if needed for a change in the facility's scope of care.
- Obtain 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 offsite consultant or from a separate location.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate resident-care quality and outcomes related to healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze healthcare-acquired infection data.
- Present infection data and make recommendations for action.
- Monitor associate compliance with infection control standards, including use of barriers and infection-prevention measures.
- Prepare and present education for staff, residents, and families.
- Serve as an infection prevention and control resource to all departments and personnel.
- Monitor public health advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC.
- Serve as the onsite IPC lead for COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations.
- Develop and maintain accountability for the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
- Maintain current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices.
- Perform work within the scope of the applicable license and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Implement and interpret Infection Prevention and Control Program 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 the company Code of Conduct.
- Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
