Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist
About The Position
The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates resident-care quality 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 prevention measures; and provides education for staff, residents, and families. The Infection Preventionist serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. This is an onsite role at the physical facility. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for monitoring public health advisories, supporting COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations, and developing and maintaining accountability for the Antibiotic Stewardship Program. The role also requires maintaining current knowledge of infection-control practices, trends, methodologies, and employee-health practices, and performing work within the scope of the RN license.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current during employment.
- Specialized Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
- Certifications or training required by state regulations, such as Certified TB Nurse, where applicable.
- Knowledge of infection-prevention and control practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Must work onsite at the physical facility; the role may not be performed as an off-site consultant or from a separate location.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate resident-care quality 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 action.
- 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 departments and personnel.
- Monitor public health advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC.
- Serve as the onsite Infection Preventionist 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.
- Implement and interpret the Infection Prevention and Control Program’s programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and perform work within the scope of the RN license.
- Maintain professional working relationships, protect confidential information, follow company policies, and complete required compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
