Infection Prevention Nurse
3 weeks ago
The Infection Prevention Nurse coordinates and leads the facility’s infection prevention and control program which includes planning, developing, directing, implementing and evaluating infection prevention and control activities within the hospital. Provides surveillance of hospital inpatient population for evidence of infection. Assists nursing staff in proper care of patients with infections. Establishes and maintains a program of infection prevention training for hospital staff. Prevents and contains infectious outbreaks within the facility.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections in hospital patients and hospital staff, compiles and interprets the surveillance data with assistance of Medical Director and Infection Control Committee. Gathers and interprets data and keeps accurate records of all infections.
* Collaborates with all disciplines and departments in the medical care facility to incorporate infection prevention/control principles in policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for hospital patients and staff.
* Monitors patient care activities to identify methods, techniques, equipment, supplies, products, procedures, and policies which could constitute a risk of originating or transmitting infection. Assesses and re-enforces infection prevention practices.
* Performs intervention/follow-up for incidents relating to potential exposure to infectious diseases by employees and patients.
* Provides in-services and training/education to all hospital staff regarding Infection Prevention/Control, OSHA, standard precautions, isolation techniques, education on current infectious disease. and employee health/wellness.
* Administers and monitors/follows-up on TB testing, Hepatitis B vaccination, flu vaccines and other vaccines per hospital policy and State Health Departments.
* Reports all infectious diseases as are required by local, state and federal laws to appropriate agencies including the Health Departments.
* Compiles and presents Infection Reports to appropriate committee or as requested.
* Monitors and updates all facility department supervisors on all area-specific policies and procedures important to infection prevention principles. Investigates all exposure incidents, oversees post-exposure evaluation and follows-up process in order to recommend appropriate actions to be taken.
* May maintains records for Employee Health and Infection Prevention.
* Gathers, analyzes and presents data, facts and trends on infection prevention to facility or corporate leadership.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
* One or more years’ experience in Infection Prevention/Control preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
* Valid current nursing license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
* Certification from Association of Infection for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) preferred.
* CIC Credential (Certification in Infection Prevention and Control) preferred.
* Certification by the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred.
Why Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health?Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Job Type: Full-time
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