RN Infection Control Preventionist (Days)

We are seeking a FULL TIME RN Infection Preventionist. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring and reporting suspected outbreaks of infections and communicable diseases, and to control and reduce the risk of exposure and avoid transmission. The IP collaborates with leadership to create and sustain infection prevention strategies, provide education and feedback to staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards as it relates to infection prevention and control throughout the facility.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Oversight of the IPCP, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements

A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment... and following accepted national standards
Written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must include, but are not limited to:

A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they can spread to other persons in the facility;
When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported
Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections
When and how isolation should be used for a resident; including but not limited to:

The type and duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism involved, and
A requirement that the isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the circumstances.
The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food, if direct contact will transmit the disease; and
The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by staff involved in direct resident contact.
A system for recording incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility
Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens so as to prevent the spread of infection.
The facility will conduct an annual review of its IPCP and update their program, as necessary.
Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual infection prevention goals and action plan
Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention
Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread
Conduct outbreak investigations
Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required
Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use
Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and annual review as needed; education includes but is not limited to:
Hand hygiene Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Specific direct and indirect care settings Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated Resident placement, transfer, and discharge Environmental hazards Use of patient care products and medical equipment Resident immunization programs.

Assess the need for, develop, and implement written policies and procedures for infection control, including those for standard precautions and for transmission-based precautions, including when these should be used, the duration of use, and the type of precautions needed for a particular infection or organism
Enforce policies prohibiting staff with communicable diseases or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents and their food, and enforce hand hygiene policies consistent with accepted standards of practices
Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance committee
Be accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues; understand and comply with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations
Required:
Current RN License
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
Silvercrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $109,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Education:
Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (Required)