Infection Prevention Nurse

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Infection control program management
Monitoring infection control practices
Aseptic technique enforcement
The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the infection control program in accordance with current regulations

Job Summary

  • The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the infection control program in accordance with current regulations.
  • This role involves monitoring infection control practices, assisting in staff training, participating in infection control committees, and ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations.
  • The nurse will provide direct nursing care, maintain infection records, assist in budget preparation, and collaborate with various departments to maintain effective infection control services.

Matching Summary

The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the infection control program in accordance with current regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infection control program management
  • monitoring infection control practices
  • aseptic technique enforcement
  • infection control training programs
  • infection surveillance and reporting
  • employee health counseling
  • isolation precautions implementation

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with multiple departments
  • participation in infection control committees
  • developing preventive maintenance programs
  • resident care plan development
  • budget preparation assistance
  • handling infectious waste disposal
  • employee orientation on infection control

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license
  • 2+ years nursing experience
  • CPR certification
  • knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology
  • working knowledge of aseptic technique
  • APIC infection control certification preferred
  • current continuing education for licensing

Work Rights

Not specified

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