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Position Summary
An Infection Control Nurse provides assistance and guidance to the nursing units and nursing employees regarding infection prevention and infection control practices within CDC recommendations and State and Federal regulations.
General Purpose
To monitor and manage the infection control practices within the facility. Provide guidance to the nursing units on the importance of prevention of infection. In addition, oversee and guide the facility so that facility Infection Control Management remains within the guidelines of State and Federal Regulations.
Position Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the DON and following the direction of the Infection Control Committee, this position is responsible for providing surveillance throughout the facility in order to identify, investigate and record data concerning Healthcare Acquired Infections. Individual is directly responsible for initiating infection control measures as required and directed. Individual is responsible for knowing the State and Federal regulations and ensuring that the facility remains in compliance. Responsible for teaching and managing personnel as it relates to infection control. Responsible for overseeing resident rooms as it relates to infection control, working interdepartmentally to meet this goal. Individual is responsible for working with HR on employee health care issues, policies and procedures.
Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Knowledge
Education/Certifications/Experience
EXPERIENCE: Sufficient education in order to perform daily tasks with an understanding of the duties involved. Working knowledge of current nursing practice; 3 – 5 years of nursing experience; 2 or more years’ experience in Infection Control. Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience as the manager of a nursing unit, or a shift; familiarity with CDC guidelines and State and Federal Regulations as they relate to infection control and long term care; ability to educate staff effectively. Certification in infection control is preferred.
Knowledge
Position Hours and Travel
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Education/Certifications/Experience
Full Time
$91k-114k (estimate)
03/16/2024
05/14/2024