Infection Prevention Nurse

Riverfallspa

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, providing nursing care and consultation, developing staff training programs, and assisting in budget and safety planning to prevent and control infectious diseases.
  • The position requires maintaining excellent working relationships with department directors, medical professionals, and health organizations to ensure 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 development
  • infection surveillance and reporting
  • collaboration with healthcare departments
  • handling exposure to blood/body fluids

Nice-to-have

  • employee health counseling
  • participation in infection control committees
  • budget preparation assistance
  • TB management program involvement
  • knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology

Key Requirements

  • Nursing Degree from accredited college
  • 2+ years experience in long term care
  • Active Registered Nurse license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and infectious diseases
  • APIC Certification preferred
  • Maintain continuing education for licensing

Work Rights

Not specified

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