Infection Prevention Nurse

Santarosapostacute

Develop infection control program
Monitor infection control practices
Ensure regulatory compliance
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities

Job Summary

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
  • Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
  • Develop and implement a practical system of detecting, evaluating, recording, and reporting infections that originate with facility personnel.

Matching Summary

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • develop infection control program
  • monitor infection control practices
  • ensure regulatory compliance
  • implement aseptic technique
  • manage resident/personnel infections
  • provide staff training on infection control

Nice-to-have

  • maintain good working rapport
  • assist in evacuation during emergencies
  • counsel employees on health matters
  • evaluate new resident care products

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license
  • 2 years experience in long term care
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology
  • Current CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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