Staff Development/Infection Preventionist (RN)

Indigo Manor Nursing and Rehab • Full-time • Daytona Beach, FL, US • 1w ago

Indigo Manor is looking for an experienced Long Term Care Nurse to fill the position of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist.

To become a member of the Nursing Leadership Team you must be able to:

Participate in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.

Identify and prioritize the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.

Assist in Planning, scheduling , and conducting the orientation programs for all personnel.

Review educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures.Develop or revise content as needed.Utilize outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.

Schedule trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend.Post notices of trainings in advance.

You must possess:

Education, training, experience, and certification in infection control and prevention.

Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education

A nursing A degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.

Two years of experience as an RN.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.

Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

Develop and implement written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.

Oversee the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.

Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).

Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee.Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

Participate on the facility’s QAA Committee.Perform duties as assigned.

Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.

Review and/or revise the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.

Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).

Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.

Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health).

Maintaining documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.

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