RN Infection Prevention Nurse

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

Bridgeport, United States Maplewood Healthcare Center Full time

Maplewood Healthcare Center -

RN Infection Prevention Nurse Maplewood Healthcare Center

,

a member of the

CommuniCare Family of Companies , is currently recruiting for an

RN Infection Prevention Nurse

to join our team. The RN Infection Prevention Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use, prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff; serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; develops and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements; participates in the facility QAPI program. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs on-going monitoring of healthcare associated infections

Assesses infection prevention areas for improvement and makes recommendations for corrective action

Oversees the antibiotic stewardship program.

Prepares the agenda for the infection prevention committee

Monitors or oversees infection prevention practices and employee compliance for all departments and personnel either by direct contact or through other administrative personnel.

Serves as a resource for all departments and personnel.

Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention policies and procedures

Conducts outbreak investigation and initiates control measures

Reports communicable diseases to the local, state and federal agencies as required by law.

Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing in-services

Consults with department heads, pharmacists and physicians as needed to improve care

Initiates follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases

Attends the facility QAPI program and participates in performance improvement activities as well as antibiotic stewardship programs.

Reporting monthly infection and antibiotic use data at monthly QAPI. Issues and concerns discussed with the Medical Director and pharmacist.

Interacts with occupational health on issues related to exposures to communicable diseases and to bloodborne exposures.

Participates in short- and long-range planning for the infection prevention department

Performs other duties as directed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must possess a current license as a RN in the state where the center is located.

Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field.

Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification.

Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance

Communication skills

Computer skills required for the position

Benefits As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. About Us A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.

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