Infection Prevention Nurse

Rosevillecarecenter

Infection control program management
Compliance with cdc and osha regulations
Aseptic technique and standard precautions
The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for directing the infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the safety and health of residents and staff

Job Summary

  • The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for directing the infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the safety and health of residents and staff.
  • This role involves monitoring infection control practices, providing staff education, assisting in developing policies, and collaborating with various departments to maintain sanitation and prevent infectious disease spread.
  • The position requires maintaining detailed records, reporting infections to health authorities, and supporting the development and implementation of care plans for residents under isolation or infection control precautions.

Matching Summary

The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for directing the infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the safety and health of residents and staff.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infection control program management
  • compliance with CDC and OSHA regulations
  • aseptic technique and standard precautions
  • monitoring infection control practices
  • employee health and exposure management
  • nursing care for isolated residents

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • development of in-service training programs
  • experience with PCC system
  • participation in infection control committees
  • budget preparation and resource planning

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license
  • 2+ years long term care experience
  • current CPR certification
  • knowledge of epidemiology and infectious diseases
  • APIC infection control certification preferred
  • maintain continuing education for nursing license

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Not specified

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