The role requires planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in strict accordance with current rules and regulations
Job Summary
The role requires planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in strict accordance with current rules and regulations.
The incumbent must monitor all personnel to ensure standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood and body fluids are followed.
This position involves preparing monthly summaries of resident and personnel infections and reporting findings to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
Matching Summary
The role requires planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in strict accordance with current rules and regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Infection control program management
Aseptic technique implementation
CDC OSHA regulatory compliance
Bloodborne pathogen exposure monitoring
Nosocomial infection surveillance
Isolation precaution supervision
Nice-to-have
Strong interdepartmental collaboration
Effective employee counseling skills
Experience with long-term care facilities
Proficiency in epidemiology and microbiology
Ability to lead infection control committees
Key Requirements
Current active Registered Nurse license
2+ years experience in long term care
Working knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology