Infection Prevention RN
3 weeks ago
Description
Full-time: Infection Prevention RN
Join Arnot Health for Quality Management's outstanding clinical team
As a leader in healthcare in the southern tier, we are proud of what we’ve achieved, and we believe that it’s our employees who have made that success possible. We strive to take good care of our employees, and we are always looking for exceptional talent. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team, please consider Arnot Health. We would love for you to join us
Culture: Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policy
Quality Care: Nationally recognized for childbirth, with 5-Star ratings from Healthgrades Best Midsize Employers in America from Forbes; American Heart Association certification for Arnot Ogden Medical Center and Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Inc. as Primary Stroke Centers; and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MSBAQIP) accreditation for maintaining excellent patient outcomes and patient safety and much, much more
Benefits: Health, dental, disability, life insurance, PTO, 401K with company match, competitive compensation
Education: Tuition reimbursement, training/in-services
Recognizing and listening to our employees: Recognition awards, employee appreciation
Responsibilities:
The Infection Prevention Associate is a professional whose knowledge of nursing procedures, aseptic technique and good communication skills assists in the ability to educate physicians, nurses and other Arnot Health personnel in the prevention and transmission of infections. This position is an assistant to the Infection Prevention System Director and requires working closely with the daily implementation, surveillance, reporting of infections, evaluation of isolation guidelines and policies and participation in performance improvement and best practice compliance. Reports to the System Director Infection Prevention.
DUTIES:
PREVENTION
1. Conducts medical record reviews for quality care issues, referrals and verification of infections based on CDC definitions.
2. Analyzes healthcare associated infections and nosocomial infection markers (NIMs) with the assistance of the System Director Infection Prevention in preparation of a monthly report to the Infections Prevention Committee.
3. Utilizes the Infection surveillance computer software to aggregate reports and assist in tracking and trending of infections for monthly and NYSDOH mandatory reporting.
4. Attends environment of care rounds as directed and observes for infection control issues and concerns within the Arnot Health Campuses.
5. Utilizes the Surveillance program for microbiology laboratory data retrieval, assessment and reports, and then follows up with unit rounds when indicated.
PROBLEM SOLVING/ DECISION MAKING
7. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.
8. Acts as a consultant on placement of patients with an infectious process.
9. Collaborates in researching, reviewing and implementing Infection Control policies and procedures.
LEGAL ISSUES
10. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and strives to reduce risks to employees, patients and visitors.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
11. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all healthcare team members, patients and families.
SELF-VALIDATION
12. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in area of question.
SELF DEVELOPMENT
13. Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to meet own professional development.
TEACHING
14. Assists in identifying educational needs for various departments and prepares and presents classes as well as maintains ongoing informal instruction on infection control in coordination with the Arnot Health Education system.
15. Defines the duties and responsibilities of infection control program to personnel and department heads.
16. Fills in for the System Director Infection Prevention in orienting new employees to the Infection Prevention Program.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
17. Participates in performance improvement activities as designated by the various needs of the environment and regulating agencies.
18. Participates in nursing, Arnot Health and physician committees as requested.
PROFESSIONALISM
19. Participates as a member of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc (APIC).
QUALITY IN ACTION
20. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
21. Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
22.Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.
23. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not considered inclusive of all duties to which may be assigned.
Required Skills:
EDUCATION:
Current RN license in the State of New York . Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field of study (i.e. epidemiology, microbiology) is required. Certification in Infection Control is desirable. Certification in Infection Control is required within 6 months of entering the role.
EXPERIENCE:
Infection prevention experience preferred with a minimum 3 years clinical experience in a hospital setting. Excellent communication, computer and writing abilities are essential.
- Health, Dental, Vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive compensation
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