Description

Sign On Bonus $5,000 RN

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate and direct the facility infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern such programs and as directed by the Administrator and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and oversee the infection prevention and control program in accordance with current regulations and guidelines governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control.
• Ensure that adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) are on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Serve on, participate in and attend Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as requested or indicated.
• Oversee annual education for residents and families about influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.
• Develop an infection prevention and control orientation program for personnel and tailor the information to the clinical and educational level of the target group.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
  
  Among other responsibilities that will be presented during the onboarding process.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related healthcare facility.
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases and aseptic technique to include standard and transmission-based precautions.