What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) position at Life Care Center of Sullivan?
Overview
Life Care Center of Sullivan is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in infection control, epidemiology, and healthcare regulations, with a strong commitment to patient safety and public health. As an Infection Prevention Nurse, you will lead efforts to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention strategies across various healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and policies. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and organizational safety standards through proactive infection control practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention policies aligned with CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and long-term care regulations.
- Conduct comprehensive data collection and analysis related to infection rates, outbreaks, and compliance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
- Lead infection control initiatives by reviewing medical records, documentation, and patient observation reports to identify potential risks.
- Educate healthcare staff on aseptic techniques, microbiology principles, disease prevention policies, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Monitor patient care activities for adherence to infection control regulations during acute care procedures and long-term care services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create effective care plans that incorporate infectious disease management and epidemiology best practices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health regulation policies, HIPAA compliance requirements, and public health directives related to infectious diseases.
- Provide leadership in managing infection outbreaks by coordinating responses in accordance with CDC guidelines and public health protocols.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with current state certification.
- Proven experience in infection control within hospital settings or long-term care facilities; experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and disease transmission mechanisms.
- Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention standards including CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and long-term care regulations.
- Demonstrated ability in data management, medical records review, documentation review, and epidemiology analysis.
- Excellent leadership skills with experience managing teams or leading quality improvement initiatives related to infection prevention.
- Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and medical-surgical nursing practices.
- Ability to effectively monitor patient observations and implement disease prevention policies in diverse healthcare environments.
Join us in our mission to safeguard patient health through expert infection prevention practices that uphold the highest standards of safety and quality care!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person