Infection Preventionist RN
2 weeks ago
SUMMARY The Infection Preventionist- Nurse Educator is educated in health care and hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, reporting and staff education and training with regards to illness from infection, healthcare acquired infection, infection prevention, state and federal laws and regulatory standards. Provide guidance to facilities by active collaboration with leaders, direction to staff, and consultation with providers to promote evidence based practice and quality care. The Infection Preventionist Nurse Educator oversees infection prevention and control activities through planning, risk assessment and review and presentation of data in a manner that aligns with the mission, vision and values of Norwood Life Society Duties and responsibilities: * Analyze, develop and implement skills enhancement as necessary, for all Staff * Participates in Campus QAPI program meeting analyzing data to direct future initiatives in Staff Development * Strategize with the Departmental Directors to identify potential developmental areas throughout the campus. Develop course curriculum to address identified needs of each department * Develops and manages Clinical Competency testing for Nurses and CNAs * Regularly develops and revises effective written materials such as outlines, lesson plans, and handouts * Observes and instructs staff in following safety practices at all times * Consistently monitors established policies and procedures pertaining to safety and universal precautions and hazard communications of the facility * Consistently functions as an educational resource and provides individualized guidance for education needs * Investigate, evaluate, interpret, and report hospital acquired and healthcare associated infection surveillance data using CDC/NHSN definitions and rates. This includes reviews of lab and microbiology reports, and supporting information, preparing reports for presentation, communicating findings and validating information when circumstances require. * Responsible for reporting communicable diseases to local health departments or state agencies and submitting required regulatory data according to government/agency guidelines. * Conduct investigation of emergent or unusual cluster, infection outbreak or pathogen threat and consult with local and state health departments in collaboration with facility Medical Director, employee health, and when necessary the Center for Disease Control. * Initiate performance improvement activities which may include action plans in response to surveillance or regulatory finding, lead multidisciplinary task force or team in addressing facility issues and direct education that supports activity goals. * Provide expertise to all departments/committees specific to infection prevention, including responsibility for facility Infection and Prevention Control Plan and Goals, participation in Emergency Preparedness, staff orientation and annual education requirements, policy review and updates as well as shares Infection Prevention and Control coverage/activities * Provide expertise for education directed at Residents, families, visitors and vendors on appropriate infection prevention practices. * Promote understanding and adherence to evidence based practices as they relate to prevention behaviors and attitudes. * Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of infection prevention standards, trends, developments and regulatory requirements. Enhance professional expertise by reading professional literature and attending appropriate conferences and seminars. * This document represents the major duties, responsibilities and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Required skills and qualifications: * 3 years' experience long-term care setting * Supervisory experience of at least 1 year * Minimum 3 years' experience in a health-related facility as an educator/ trainer * Registered Nurse with current Illinois licensure * Certification of completion of specialized training for Infection Control .
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Infection Preventionist- RN
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Infection Preventionist RN
21 hours ago
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Infection Preventionist RN
2 weeks ago
Chicago, IL, United States Norwood Crossing Full timeInfection Preventionist RN SUMMARY The Infection Preventionist- Nurse Educator is educated in health care and hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, reporting and staff education and training with regards to illness from infection, healthcare acquired infection, infection prevention, state and federal laws and...
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Infection Preventionist RN
21 hours ago
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Infection Preventionist
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Infection Preventionist
1 week ago
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Infection Preventionist Nurse
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Interim Infection Preventionist RN
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, CA, United States HCT Healthcare Transformation Full timeHCT is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist for an immediate need at a 500+ bed hospital in southern California. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:providing day-to-day monitoring, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases,monitoring hospital-wide surveillance, andcollecting and...
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Infection Preventionist Nurse
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Amarillo, TX, United States Ardent Health Services Full timeOverview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Infection Preventionist Nurse in Amarillo, TX. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people: * Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match,...
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Infection Preventionist RN
2 weeks ago
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INFECTION PREVENTIONIST RN
2 weeks ago
, IL, United States Norwood Crossing Full timeSUMMARYThe Infection Preventionist- Nurse Educator is educated in health care and hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, reporting and staff education and training with regards to illness from infection, healthcare acquired infection, infection prevention, state and federal laws and regulatory standards. Provide...
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INFECTION PREVENTIONIST RN
1 week ago
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Hospital RN Infection Control Preventionist
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Nurse Infection Preventionist
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Lynchburg, VA, United States Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center Full timeLynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center - Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center a premier provider of post-acute care services in Lynchburg, Virginia is searching for an Infection Preventionist. The Infection Preventionist will coordinate, manage, and implement the Center’s infection prevention and control program. Under the leadership of the...
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Infection Preventionist RN
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Mineral Wells, TX, United States Palo Pinto General Hospital Full timeInfection Preventionist RNJob Summary: Identifies potential risk for exposure both to employee, patients, visitors or medical staff. Preparation of reports to Medical Staff Committees and hospital leadership regarding health-care acquired infections; disseminates data to medical and nursing staff, and others as required. Reports communicable diseases per...
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Infection Preventionist
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Pembroke, NC, United States Pembroke Center Full timePembroke Center is hiring a Full-time Registered Nurse for aInfection Preventionist to join our teamMonday - Friday 8am to 5pm!!!Benefits*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance*Variable compensation plans*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health*Employee Foundation to assist...
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Registered Nurse
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Infection Preventionist Nurse
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Kaplan, LA, United States Nexion Health Full timeRate: $36/hr. for qualified nurses Job Summary The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the development , direction, implementation, management and operation of the infection prevention in facility. Infection Preventionist will work to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases. The IP...
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
1 week ago
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