Position Description

Title: Infection Control & Prevention Nurse (RN) Reports to: HR Director

Primary Location: Main Office FLSA Class: Exempt

Supervises: None Effective Date: 01/2022

Position Summary:
The Infection Control & Prevention Nurse develops and implements Infection Control & Prevention
programs at the agency. Ensures the safety and welfare of employees and patients in accordance with
State and Federal regulations. Responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring and reporting
healthcare-associated infections. Collaborates with clinical management to create and sustain infection
prevention strategies.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of a NLN accredited nursing program; BSN required. Additional education or training
in public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science or related field strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required. Minimum of 2 years infection control
and prevention experience required. Experience in home health or hospice preferred. Experience using
an EMR required. Proficient with MS Office suite required. A combination of relevant education and
experience may be considered.
License/Certification: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maine or current licensure in a state
participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with Maine; licensed driver in Maine, with an
automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working
order. BLS certification required; certification must be kept active during the course of employment.
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology strongly preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Develops, implements and manages the agency’s infection control and prevention program,

policies and protocols, including data collection, recordkeeping of infections, interpretation, analysis
and reporting of information and the development of interventions and recommendations.

2. Develops and maintains an annual surveillance plan.
3. Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance, investigations, contact tracing and analysis

of infections and/or outbreaks ensuring timely response to ensure risk mitigation.
4. Observes and assesses direct patient care activities to ensure compliance with infection control

protocols, clinical best practice and agency and regulatory requirements.
5. Provides training, in collaboration with the Clinical Educator, on evidence-based practices related to

patient care and creates educational goals, objectives, and strategies and evaluates the
effectiveness of learner outcomes.

6. Interprets and applies local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
7. Ensures compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and

federal levels.
8. Stays current on infection control and prevention regulatory standards and facilitates compliance

with these standards.
9. Communicates infection control and prevention information and data to committees and healthcare

workers as needed.
10. Establishes and maintains an internal Respirator Fit Testing Program.
11. Conducts annual and as needed respirator fit tests for employees and accurately maintains the

information.
12. Develops and maintains written standards, policies and procedures related to infection control and

prevention.

13. Recommends revisions to policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with current
hospice standards and best practice, regulatory and agency requirements.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Job Functions:
The following is a list of responsibilities of this position but is not intended to cover all duties that this
position may be required to perform from time to time.
1. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and in

accordance with basic principles and guidelines, and Code of Ethics of professional nursing.
2. Works with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values; maintains

appropriate professional boundaries.
3. Demonstrates thorough and integrated understanding of hospice philosophy.
4. Demonstrates thorough and integrated understanding of team approach and communication.
5. Fosters a positive atmosphere; demonstrates positive interactions with internal and external

customers; manages conflict effectively.
6. Demonstrates ability to be a productive member of a high performing team.
7. Provides timely and appropriate response to internal and external customer needs.
8. Accepts personal accountability for maintaining and enhancing knowledge and skills related to

palliative and hospice care in all settings to ensure regulatory and reimbursement guidelines are
met.

9. Demonstrates knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. Demonstrates use of
safety judgment on a case-by-case basis. Utilizes proper body mechanics and safe working
techniques and reports unsafe environments/practices to supervisor in a timely manner.

10. Demonstrates understanding of, and acts in accordance with, HIPAA Privacy Standards, Corporate
Compliance, Code of Conduct, and related agency policies.

11. Acts in a manner consistent with the Code of Conduct outlined in the Agency’s Corporate
Compliance Program.

12. Demonstrates understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to,
documentation, continuing education, attendance/work schedules and required HR documentation,
State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations.

13. Demonstrates ability to use various computer software programs, with an advanced knowledge of
computer use.

Required Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:
1. Thorough knowledge of infection control and prevention and employee safety.
2. Ability to compose policies, manuals and training materials, forms, etc.
3. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; ability to present comfortably and

effectively to large and small audiences.
4. Advanced interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in an influential capacity.
5. Ability to work in multiple locations (home, office, inpatient) as needs arise.
6. Ability to work during non-business hours, or on weekends as needed, to meet the needs of the

agency.
7. Self-motivated and professional.
8. Ability to adapt to changing agency priorities in a positive manner.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Occasional Frequent Continuous
(25%) (50%) (75%)

Lift or transfer

Up to 10 lbs. X

11-20 lbs. X

21-50 lbs. X

51-100 lbs.

> 100 lbs.

Carry X

Push or pull X

Occasional Frequent Continuous
(25%) (50%) (75%)

Climb X

Reach X

Stoop or bend X

Crouch X

Kneel X

Handle or feel X

Talk X

Hear X

See X

Sit, walk, stand X

Distinguish smell/temperature X

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious X
disease

Exposure to hazardous materials X

Repetitive Motion X

Visual Requirements:
1. The worker deals with office and/or medical equipment at or within arms reach.
2. Must be able to see to drive and to create, complete and read documentation in electronic and

written formats.
Mental Requirements:
1. Requires the ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of

policies and procedures. Requires considerable judgment to work independently toward general
results, devising methods, modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions,
making decisions based on precedent and policy.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee or for this job. Duties, responsibilities
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.