What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse position at Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Infection Prevention Nurse to lead our efforts in maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. In this vital role, you will develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention strategies across various healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with all relevant health regulations and guidelines. Your expertise will help safeguard patients, staff, and visitors by promoting best practices in infection control, disease prevention, and epidemiology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health and healthcare quality through proactive leadership and meticulous attention to detail.
Duties
- Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies in accordance with CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and long-term care regulations.
- Conduct comprehensive infection risk assessments through patient observation, data collection, and microbiology analysis to identify potential hazards.
- Lead infection control programs by educating healthcare staff on aseptic techniques, disease prevention policies, and microbiology principles.
- Monitor patient care areas for compliance with infection control regulations, including medical-surgical units, intensive care units (ICUs), and long-term care facilities.
- Oversee the management of medical records related to infection incidents, ensuring accurate documentation review and data management for reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans focused on infectious disease care and epidemiology trends.
- Lead investigations of infection outbreaks or incidents by reviewing documentation, analyzing data, and implementing corrective actions aligned with CDC guidelines.
- Ensure staff adherence to HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive health information related to infectious diseases.
- Provide leadership in training sessions on OSHA standards, healthcare infection prevention practices, and long-term care regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of physiology, anatomy, microbiology, and public health principles relevant to infectious disease management.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU or trauma centers; Level I or Level II trauma center experience is highly desirable.
- Strong background in hospital or assisted living environments with expertise in long-term care regulations and acute care practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CDC guidelines, disease prevention policies, epidemiology, and healthcare infection control regulations.
- Proficiency in data management systems including MDS (Minimum Data Set), medical records documentation review, and data collection techniques.
- Excellent understanding of medical terminology, microbiology concepts, physiology, anatomy, and infectious diseases from a public health perspective.
- Leadership skills with experience managing teams or leading infection prevention initiatives within healthcare facilities.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards along with OSHA safety protocols applicable to healthcare environments.
- Ability to monitor patient observations effectively while maintaining meticulous documentation for medical records review purposes.
- Prior experience in long-term care settings or assisted living facilities is preferred; acute care experience is a plus.
Join us as an Infection Prevention Nurse to champion safety initiatives that protect lives! Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence in infection control while advancing public health outcomes through innovative strategies and dedicated leadership.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Infection Prevention: 2 years (Required)
- Skilled nursing facility: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person