The role involves planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in accordance with current regulations
Job Summary
The role involves planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in accordance with current regulations.
The incumbent must monitor infection control practices to ensure all personnel implement standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
Responsibilities include preparing monthly summaries of resident and personnel infections and reporting reportable diseases to county and state health departments.
Matching Summary
The role involves planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in accordance with current regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Implement infection control programs
Monitor aseptic techniques
Conduct isolation precautions rounds
Analyze infectious disease reports
Ensure CDC OSHA compliance
Train staff on bloodborne pathogens
Nice-to-have
Develop sterilization guidelines
Participate in facility surveys
Assist with discharge planning
Maintain employee health records
Collaborate with medical professionals
Key Requirements
Current active Registered Nurse license
2 years experience in long term care
Working knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology