INFECTION CONTROL NURSE/IN-SERVICE COORDINATOR

4 weeks ago


Queens NY USA, United States American Medical Associates Full time
American Medical Associates -

A skilled nursing facility located in Queens, NY is looking for a strong Infection Control Nurse/In-Service Coordinator


Responsibilities:



  • Performs resident assessments for appropriateness of resident’s care with regard to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures.
  • Performs clinical rounds for surveillance to verify the status of residents, treatment, and necessary follow-up for care needs and staff development.
  • Surveillance rounds to examine the environmental factors that may impact infection control issues.
  • Review lab reports and follow-up procedures.
  • Performs surveillance rounds to ensure that nursing personnel is performing in accordance with infection control procedures and standards.
  • Investigates outbreaks of infection and assesses presence/absence of cross-contamination, and related data.
  • Evaluate data for indicators of cause of infection.
  • Interacts with nursing and laboratory personnel to coordinate and facilitate services.
  • Ensures the exchange of essential information necessary for quality resident care in the area of infection control.
  • Acts as a liaison with the local public health department in reporting infectious disease/infections as defined in the Infection Control Manual.
  • Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations, and Company policy.
  • Attends Infection Control Committee meetings as a part of QAA meetings and gives a summary of infections as to type and number of infections acquired by residents and/or employees.

Qualifications:


 



  • Must have current New York RN license
  • Must have prior experience as an Infection Control Nurse
  • Must have in-service experience
  • Must have experience in long term care
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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