Infection Prevention Specialist

2 days ago

Sayville, New York, United States Catholic Health Service Full time
Job Summary

The Inservice RN is responsible for developing and providing 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 Inservice RN 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
  • Maintains professional competency and seeks opportunities 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 decisions 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
Requirements
  • Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Licensure: Current RN license in NYS, BLS required
  • Experience: Must have 3-5 years of Infection Control Experience, preferably in a long-term care facility
Physical Demands

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. Ability to bend, stretch, reach, handle/finger delicate items required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical demands.

Salary Range

USD $56.00-$62.00 per hour. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

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