INFECTION PREVENTIONIST NURSE 

Job Summary:

Infection Preventionist: term used for the person designated by Riverview Health Care facility to be responsible for the infection prevention and control program (IPCP). This is designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This person reports directly to the DON and partners with the Medical Director, Administrator, Infectious Disease Specialist, Lab and others to develop a system of care that promotes scientific infection prevention principles and practices. Through strategic planning, leadership and consultation, this person will identify and implement infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

lMust be a current active licensed Nurse in the state of Illinois

lMust be able to work full time with flexible hours as needed

lMust be willing and able to travel between facilities as needed

lMust be able to perform extended walking and standing periods

lMust maintain current CPR card at all times with knowledge of managing codes

lMust be able to foster effective working relationships

lMust, at a minimum, possess the CDC Infection Preventionist Certification and CMS (QSEP) Training

lMust be able to interpret labs, analyze data and form conclusions

lMust be able to organize, plan and prioritize

lMust be able to read, write, speak and understand English effectively

lMust be accountable to abide by all rules of facility as any other staff member

Responsibilities:

lOversight of the IPCP

lPerform all staff covid testing as scheduled

lPerform all resident covid testing as scheduled

lPerform annual staff and resident TB testing

lPerform annual staff and resident flu vaccines

lMaintain resident pneumonia vaccines as required

lMaintain isolation tracking for all Covid positive and PUI residents and staff

lComplete all weekly hand hygiene observations

lComplete all monthly infrastructure observations

lComplete all monthly QA requirements/forms

lConduct monthly inservices/education at a minimum on infection control

lPerform all N95 Fit Testing for all staff

lOrganize any future vaccine clinics (if required)

lPossess knowledge of Coronavirus, Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control policies

lComplete annual LTC Facility Survey

lComplete any contact tracing needed for any positive staff or resident covid case investigating the outbreak

lMaintain surveillance/syndromic logs and report weekly to County Surveyors

lInfection control rounds each visit

lMonitor and oversee the Antibiotic Stewardship program

lAttend monthly QA Meetings

lSubmit reports routinely to facility’s Upper Management and Corporate Staff

lOther duties as assigned by Upper Management within scope of nursing practice.