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Infection Preventionist Nurse (IP)

Riverfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center • Full-time • Cherry Hill, NJ, US • 2w ago

Infection Preventioist Nurse (IP)

SALARY: $80,000- $90,000 Per Year

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

IP POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infection Control Coordinator assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

IP RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;

2 Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;

3 Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;

4 Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;

5 Assumes responsibility for detecting and reworking nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis;

6 Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices;

7 Performs epistemological investigation of all significant clusters of infection;

8 Recommends changes to corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Control Manual;

9 Conducts rounds throughout nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal and Prospect Heights Care Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator;

10 Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow up medical reviews/PPD’s in accordance with state/federal regulations;

11 Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy;

12 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes, by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;

13 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

14 Performs other duties as requested.

IP SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current

registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing. Must be a Registered Nurse.

2 A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

3 Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of Windsor Gardens Care Center Infection Control Manual are also required.

IP JOB SKILLS:

1 Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.

2 Must have thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the area to which assigned.

3 Must have knowledge of dietetic, sanitation and personal hygiene.

4 Must be skilled in handling and manipulating instruments and equipment.

5 Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.

6 Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases.

7 Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

8 Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 The Assistant Director of Nursing/ IP relieves the Director of Nursing in his/her absence. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.

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