Infection Control Specialist

21 hours ago


Wappingers Falls, New York, United States Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers Full time
About the Role

Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as an Infection Control Specialist. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate our infection control program to ensure compliance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Ensure the facility adheres to CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control and standard/universal precautions.
  • Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures.
  • Serve on the Infection Control Committee and participate in meetings.
  • Monitor patient health to identify signs of infection and disease progression.
  • Educate patients on proper hygiene techniques and encourage good health habits.
  • Provide nursing care to patients with infectious diseases, administer medications, and perform medical procedures as directed.
  • Prescribe medications to treat infections based on diagnostic test results.
  • Diagnose and manage infectious disease cases in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) License by the State of New York.
  • Long Term Care Experience Preferred.
  • Good assessment skills and self-motivation required.
  • Prefer CDC course on Long Term Care Preventionist completion.
  • Prefer training as an Infection Control Preventionist for Long Term Care.
About Us

We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain their individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and strive to be the best at what we do.



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