Infection Prevention Nurse

Sagecreekpostacute

Infection control program management
Monitoring infection control practices
Aseptic technique implementation
The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the infection control program in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations to ensure resident and staff safety

Job Summary

  • The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the infection control program in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations to ensure resident and staff safety.
  • This role involves monitoring infection control practices, providing direct nursing care, assisting in staff training, and maintaining detailed infection records and reports to support effective infection prevention.
  • The position requires collaboration with various departments and committees to develop policies, conduct investigations, and implement procedures that prevent and control infectious diseases within the facility.

Matching Summary

The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the infection control program in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations to ensure resident and staff safety.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • staff development and training
  • budget preparation assistance
  • knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology
  • participation in regulatory surveys

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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