Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or an associate's 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, and maintained as current during employment.
• Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role.
• Certifications or training required by the state, 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.
• Ability to work onsite at the physical facility; the IP work may not be performed as an off-site consultant or at a separate location.
• On-call availability is required.

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, barriers, and infection prevention measures.
• Prepare and present infection-prevention education for staff, residents, and families.
• Serve as an infection-prevention resource to all departments and personnel.
• Monitor public health advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC.
• Serve onsite as the 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.
• 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 license.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; follow company policies and the Code of Conduct and complete required compliance training.