Infection Preventionist Nurse

3 weeks ago


Northridge CA United States Magnolia Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility Full time
We are seeking to hire an IP Nurse to join our team We are a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our residents with a best-in-class care experience Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience we want to meet you

The IP Nurse is responsible for the implementation of the Infection Control program of the facility including antibiotic stewardship program. Employee will also be responsible in keeping facility staff and residents compliant with immunization program as required by Title 22 regulations and CDPH directives.

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IP Nurse Requirements

Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in California
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
Knowledge of long-term care patient needs
Current First Aid and CPR Card
Attended Antibiotic Stewardship Certification or Infection Control Training Program.
RN or LVN from an accredited school or have a Professional training in nursing, Medical technology, Microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field.
Employee should have completed specialized training infection prevention and control.
Demonstrated ability to deal with fast-paced environment

Primary IP Nurse Responsibilities

Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Participate in the Antibiotic stewardship program of the facility to support the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics
Review and monitor antibiotic usage patterns in the facility
Review antibiotic resistance patterns especially MDRO (MRSA, VRE, CRE, ESBL, etc.)
Maintain infection Log and surveillance report for each resident that had infection
Responsible for the collection and gathering of data for review of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
Responsible for the coordination and consultation with the Pharmacy consultant with the with the use of antibiotic in the facility
Responsible with communicating to Infection Physicians and Attending Physicians regarding the appropriate use of antibiotic medications
Review every antibiotic order in the facility ensure that each medication has proper indication for use and is appropriate for the residents
Review of resident’s assessments, by facility nurse, for appropriateness of residents care with regards to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures according to evidence-based practices. January 27, 2022
Responsible also for reviewing Laboratory provider with any results that are flagged out with MDRO
Perform daily rounds in the facility to assess and identify infection control related issues and problems. Conduct staff in-service education / training when needed, to abate known problems
Perform hand hygiene observations and document findings of all departments including clinicians and outside contractual providers
Acts as Infection Control supervisor, making sure all policies and procedures, regarding Infection Control are carried out
Confirm, investigate and report Outbreaks
Manage and follow up on employee and resident exposures to infectious diseases.
Complete the Infection Risk scale upon admission, quarterly and when changes in condition occurs
Conduct resident screening for TB during admission and annually using a 2-step tuberculin skin test, and Chest X-ray when skin test is positive
Directs the implementation of the Immunization program for Flu and Pneumonia, ensure the completion of the informed consent and maintain a current log for immunization
Perform surveillance of residents (and staff, when indicated) reported to have infections by collecting and analyzing and interpreting data documented
Summarize data for a monthly and quarterly report
Maintain infection control log for each infection occurring in the facility monthly
Maintain tracking log for MDRO infections in the facility
Collect and review types of antibiotics used in the facility, and cost of the treatment
Review orders for antibiotic treatment if cultures were done prior to treatment and which physician started the therapy
Review also antibiotic orders for length of therapy and any changes in the antibiotic during the course of treatment
Attend quarterly QA meetings and participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee. Report findings of review and analysis to the Quality Assurance committee
Responsible for sharing feedback to Physicians regarding individual prescribing patterns of cultures ordered and antibiotic prescribed
Assist DSD in the education program for the clinical staff, residents and families concerning the appropriate use of antibiotic and proper infection control practices
Other duties may be assigned

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise

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