*Full-time position with competitive wages and excellent benefit package!*
LAKE CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER IS HIRING FOR A INFECTION CONTROL NURSE-RN !
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?! PLEASE APPLY ONLINE OR IN-PERSON! 2055 REX RD, LAKE CITY, GA, 30260
Shift: M-F 8am-430pm
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the Infection Preventionist serves as a support person within the facility, providing guidance and education; assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the Resident Care Policy and Procedure Manual.
Essential Duties:
Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
Partners with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.
Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
Conducts infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality Assurance Committee
Directs and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification for the QA committee.
Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as: a. Monitoring resident care delivery systems b. Performing chart reviews c. Checking Physician Orders as needed
Provides education and training regarding infection prevention and control practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control practices and isolation precautions.
Assists with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
Works with facility committees on policies and procedures, program development and in-servicing.
Keeps current and is knowledgeable of new regulations, directives, and infection prevention and control material in order to accurately interpret and relay the information.
Assists with new program development as requested
Conducts rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control practices with staff; investigates and collects infection data from departments.
Maintains a record of incidents of infection and corrective actions related to infections.
Provides education on Antibiotic Stewardship program.
Maintains certification in Infection Prevention and Control.
Assists with communicable disease notification per state directive.
Experience: Experience in the areas of Nursing Administration and teaching in geriatric and restorative nursing required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license
to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state. Experienced in skin care.