What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention position at Sun Mar Healthcare?
We?re a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, and you would like to provide a unique and memorable experience to our guests, we want to meet you! OUR COMPANY MISSION: To inspire hope that contributes to health and well-being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality of care and unparalleled hospitality to all our guests and team members.
We are looking for an experienced / certified Infection Prevention LVN or RN. Competitive Pay.
Duties:
- Preventing the transmission of infectious agents and identification of infectious disease processes.
- The IP will assist with implementation of infection prevention and control strategies related to controlling the transmission of infectious agents.
- The IP identifies problems of surveillance findings, develops plan of approach and communicates plan appropriately to the Director of Nursing Services.
- The IP will collect data in support of epidemiological studies of specific problems or problem areas to determine the source of the problem and make appropriate recommendations.
- The IP utilizes appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring activities to address issues of potential risk of infection for patients or employees.
- The IP documents problems and implements control measures in performance improvement projects.
- The IP will assist the Director of Staff Development with the planning, organizing, development and implementation of educational programs for employees.