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4 weeks ago
The Infection Prevention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing educational programs for all staff in accordance with Federal, State, and facility policies. This role requires a strong safety awareness for our residents and staff, with flexibility in coverage of RN supervision if needed. The successful candidate will assume a nursing leadership role in the absence of the Director of Nursing and provide initial certification and recertification of AHA BLS for all licensed staff.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement educational programs for staff in accordance with Federal, State, and facility policies
- Provide initial certification and recertification of AHA BLS for all licensed staff
- Assume a nursing leadership role in the absence of the Director of Nursing
- Implement and administer policies and education for the prevention and control of infections
- Coordinate infection control within established policies and procedures
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Current RN license in NYS; BLS required
- 3-5 years of Infection Control Experience, preferably in a long term care facility
Excellent verbal and listening skills required for communicating clearly and effectively with others; ability to carry, lift, and/or lower patients or equipment over 50 lbs.
Performance Responsibilities- Maintains professional competency and seeks opportunity for self growth
- Maintains continuing education hours relevant to the clinical area
- Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable
- Employee aids in the orientation/mentoring of new employees
- Shares knowledge and expertise through education, mentoring, and huddles and/or staff meetings
- Supports administrative decision and changes within the department
- Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures
- Adheres to current practice guidelines for Infection Prevention
- Maintains appropriate record keeping and reports on a regular basis and communicates with appropriate departments and committees
