Infection Control Nurse-RN

*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.