The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement infection prevention and control programs in healthcare settings
- Conduct surveillance and analysis of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Collaborate with healthcare staff to identify and investigate potential outbreaks or clusters of infections
- Provide education and training to healthcare personnel on infection prevention practices
- Develop policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control
- Monitor compliance with infection prevention guidelines and regulations
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
- Stay up-to-date with current research, guidelines, and best practices in infection prevention
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
- Knowledge of infection prevention principles, practices, and regulations
- Familiarity with medical records systems and data analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to educate and train healthcare personnel on infection prevention measures
- Experience working with the geriatric population is a plus
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person