Infection Control RN Practitioner

Infection Control RN Practitioner

Chicago, Illinois

$90K-$110K

Summary:

Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients. Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments.

• Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements.

• Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes.

• Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.

• Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients.

• Participates in Infection Control Committees.

• Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases.

• Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions.  May educate patients as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

RN required. BSN preferred.

Experience:

Must have at least 1 year of Infection Control or Employee Health nursing experience.

CIC, ICP, or related certification preferred.