RN Infection Control Nurse

General Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the RN Infection Preventionist serves as a support person within the facility, providing guidance and education; assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the Resident Care Policy and Procedure Manual.

Essential Duties:

1.Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.

2.Partners with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursing

to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.

3.Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance of

healthcare acquired and community acquired infections

4.Conducts infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality Assurance

Committee

5.Directs and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification

for the QA committee.

6.Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as:

a. Monitoring resident care delivery systems

b. Performing chart reviews

c. Checking Physician Orders as needed

7.Provides education and training regarding infection prevention and control

practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control practices and

isolation precautions.

8.Assists with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.

9.Works with facility committees on policies and procedures, program

development and in-servicing.

10. Keeps current and is knowledgeable of new regulations, directives, and

infection prevention and control material in order to accurately interpret and

relay the information.

11. Assists with new program development as requested

12. Conducts rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control practices with staff; investigates and collects infection data from departments.

13. Maintains a record of incidents of infection and corrective actions related to

infections.

14. Provides education on Antibiotic Stewardship program.

15. Maintains certification in Infection Prevention and Control.

16. Assists with communicable disease notification per state directive.

Other Duties

Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a registered professional nurse, consistent with the state's Nurse Practice Act.

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must possess current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State. Must have current CPR certification.