Infection Prevention Specialist

1 week ago


Wappingers Falls, United States Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers Full time

We are seeking a skilled Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team at Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for infection control and prevention to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and implementing an effective system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. As an Infection Prevention Specialist, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain policies and procedures that ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality nursing care.

About the Role
  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
  • Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
  • Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.

You will serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Control Committee meetings and monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

Responsibilities
  • Monitoring the health of patients to identify signs of infection and disease progression.
  • Educating patients about proper hygiene techniques and encouraging them to practice good health habits such as hand washing, dressing changes, etc.
  • Providing nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS or hepatitis.
  • Administering medications, performing medical procedures, and providing other patient care services as directed by a physician or other medical authority, such as an infectious disease specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to make a real impact in the field of infection control. If you have a strong background in nursing and a passion for preventing infections, we encourage you to apply.

$85,000 - $100,000 per year. Salary may vary based on experience.



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