Solaris Healthcare Port Charlotte , FL 33980
Posted 1 week ago
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Position Summary:
Provides nursing care within scope of practice to insure residentâ€s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Currently licensed as an RN. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating of our established infection prevention and control policies and practices.
Job Functions
General Responsibilities
Residents Rights
Safety
Staff Development
General Nursing Care Responsibilities
Nursing Care Responsibilities
Special Nursing Care Responsibilities
Infection Preventionist Responsibilities
The Infection Preventionist (or designee) shall coordinate the development and monitoring of our facilityâ€s established infection prevention and control policies and practices.
The Infection Preventionist shall report information related to compliance with our facility's established infection prevention and control policies and practices to the Administrator and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
The Infection Preventionist shall keep abreast of changes in infection prevention and control guidelines and regulations to ensure our facilityâ€s protocols remain current and aid in preventing and controlling the spread of infections
The Infection Preventionist will collect, analyze and provide infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consult on infection risk assessment and prevention control strategies; provide education and training; and implement evidenced-based infection prevention and control practices.
Food Service Responsibilities
Documentation Responsibilities
Care Plan Responsibilities
Admission, Transfer and Discharge Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
Special Activities/Attributes
Education
Currently licensed as an RN in this state. CPR certified.
Experience
One year prior nursing experience preferred.
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