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Job Summary
- Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and / or immunosuppressed patients. Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program.
Essential Functions
Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departmentsImplements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infectionsEnsures compliance to regulatory requirementsProvides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changesInvestigates outbreaks or clusters of infectionsMonitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and / or immuno-suppressed patientsParticipates in Infection Control CommitteesCollaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseasesParticipates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV / Hep / Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessaryActs as a resource person for staff concerning infection controlUndertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where requiredKnowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirementsAbility to maintain confidentiality of all patient and / or employee information to assure patient and / or employee rights are protectedDemonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, and other staff membersAbility to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situationsMust have good and regular attendanceMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishApproximate percent of time required to travel; 0%Performs other related duties as assignedQualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related fieldMaster’s degree in clinical specialty preferredEquivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirementsLicenses / Certification
Current State RN license requiredBLS Certification requiredICP or related certification preferredExperience
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursingExperience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred