NURSE EDUCATOR/INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
1 month ago
Purpose of Your Job Position
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained always.
The Infection Preventionist reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director, Medical Director for Antimicrobial Stewardship, the Quality Officer, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
This individual is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors and the community. Through strategic planning, leadership and consultation, you will lead and direct a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility.
Delegation of Authority
As the In-service Director/Educator you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Job Functions
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Experience
• Must have, as a minimum, one-year experience in a health-related facility.
• Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Must possess skills in leadership and communication.
• Must possess creativity, integrity, and initiative.Regulatory Compliance – QAPI
• Receive direction from the Nursing Home Administrator on overall QAPI objectives for the organization.
• Be knowledgeable in data collection, data analysis methodology, and performance improvement methods needed to support and lead performance improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of data, observation of operations, and consultation with leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with the quality committee and senior leaders to prioritize and develop QAPI efforts.
• Lead performance improvement projects and provide education and coaching in order to build needed skills in others to lead PIPs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary QAPI activities.
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