Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist

Life Care Center of The North Shore•Lynn, MA

3d•Onsite

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 prevention measures; and prepares and presents 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 monitors public health advisories, serves as the onsite IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations, and is responsible for developing and maintaining accountability for the Antibiotic Stewardship Program. The role requires maintaining current knowledge of infection-control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices, and performing 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 and 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 infection prevention and control training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
Work onsite at the physical facility; the Infection Preventionist may not work as an off-site consultant or perform the role 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.
Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
Maintain professional working relationships, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and the Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with geriatrics.
Certifications or training required by the state, such as Certified TB Nurse.
Additional training may be needed if changes in the facility's resident population alter its scope of care.

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, barriers, and prevention measures.
Prepare and present infection-prevention 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 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.
Perform work within the scope of the RN license and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.