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 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 is responsible for monitoring public health advisories, serving as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, and developing and ensuring accountability for 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, or bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Licensed or registered in the applicable state, with 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.
- Re-evaluate infection prevention knowledge and skills if the facility's resident population changes; additional training may be needed for changes in the facility's scope of care.
- Work onsite at the physical facility; the role may not be performed offsite or at a separate location.
- Perform work within the scope of the license.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies, compliance procedures, and the Code of Conduct.
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 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, including 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 for COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations.
- Develop and ensure 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 proficiently in applicable competency areas and maintain professional working relationships.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and Life Care's Code of Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
