Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist

Life Care Center of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Onsite

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; and monitors associate compliance with infection-control standards and prevention measures. The Infection Preventionist prepares and presents education for staff, residents, and families and serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. The position is the facility’s designated on-site infection prevention and control (IPC) associate. It monitors public health advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC, and leads on-site COVID-19 prevention and response activities in accordance with current CDC recommendations. The role is responsible for developing and ensuring accountability for the Antibiotic Stewardship Program, maintaining current knowledge of infection-control practices and employee health, and working within the scope of the RN license. The Infection Preventionist makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant, applies infection-prevention knowledge and applicable rules governing post-acute care nursing, implements the Infection Prevention and Control Program, and maintains professional relationships, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and the Life Care Code of Conduct. The work must be performed on site at the physical facility; the position may not be performed as an off-site consultant or from another location.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or 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 maintain current certification throughout employment.
Complete specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
Obtain additional training if a change in the facility’s resident population or scope of care requires it.
Certifications or training as required by state regulations (for example, Certified TB Nurse).
Knowledge of infection-prevention and control practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.

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) in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Collect, prepare, and analyze HAI data; present infection data and recommend actions.
Monitor associate compliance with infection-control standards, barriers, and infection-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 on-site 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.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and perform work within the scope of the RN license.
Implement and interpret the Infection Prevention and Control Program’s programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct; complete required compliance training.