Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist

Alameda Oaks Nursing Center•Corpus Christi, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Infection Control and ADON 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 prevention measures; prepares and presents education for staff, residents, and families; and serves as a resource to departments and personnel. The position is responsible for monitoring public health advisories, serving as the onsite infection prevention and control (IPC) lead for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, and developing and maintaining accountability for the Antibiotic Stewardship Program. The Infection Preventionist works onsite at the physical facility and maintains current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices.

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, and kept current throughout employment.
Specialized infection prevention and control training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
Re-evaluate infection prevention knowledge and skills if the facility's resident population changes; additional training may be needed to address changes in the facility's scope of care.
Work onsite at the physical facility; the role may not be performed as an off-site consultant or from a separate location.
Knowledge of long-term care infection control policies and procedures.
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 perform work within the scope of the license and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with geriatrics.
Certifications or training required by the state, such as Certified TB Nurse.

Responsibilities

Evaluate resident care quality and outcomes related to healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Collect, prepare, and analyze healthcare-acquired infection data.
Present infection data and make recommendations for action.
Monitor associate compliance with infection control standards, 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 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 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 and required compliance training.