Infection Preventionist

*This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and flexibility*

Job Description

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include one of the following:

• A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing;

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.

Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains an ongoing Qualiy Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Leads and supports the QAPI committee.

Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.

Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.

Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection

Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned.

Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).

Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases.

Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health).

Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.