Infection Prevention Nurse

Cottagegrovepa

Develop infection control programs
Monitor isolation precautions
Interpret cdc osha regulations
The role requires planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in accordance with current rules and regulations

Job Summary

  • The role requires planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in accordance with current rules and regulations.
  • The incumbent must monitor infection control practices to ensure all personnel implement standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
  • Responsibilities include participating in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel while tracing sources of infection within the facility.

Matching Summary

The role requires planning, developing, and directing the facility's infection control program in accordance with current rules and regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • develop infection control programs
  • monitor isolation precautions
  • interpret CDC OSHA regulations
  • conduct employee health screenings
  • manage nosocomial infection reporting

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal communication skills
  • experience with long term care
  • ability to work under stress

Key Requirements

  • Current active RN license
  • 2+ years experience in long term care
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology
  • CPR certification required
  • APIC Certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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