Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

Description

Nursing Home Facility Seeking Dedicated Nurse for Infection Control and Prevention

Experience required.

(Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Professional Nurse, LPN)

Responsibilities include (not limited to)


* Infection Control Prevention


* ABT line listing


* Employee Health Management


* DOH Covid line listing


* Employee in-service and tracking


* Immunization tracking for residents and staff

Job Description:


* Executes on solutions to problems; assists with implementing and maintaining infection control measures; follow-up to prevent further problems.


* Provide education to all levels of employees/medical staff in infection control measures.


* Communicates with Infection Control Director, DON, Regional Director of Clinical Services, & Infection Control Director when appropriate seeking approval & advice in situations where warranted or in situations outside personal authority & expertise.


* Coordinates approach to specific situation and individuals to maximize attentiveness and participation with in-services.


* Meets with the Director of Nursing and discusses plans and priorities for infection control activities on a weekly basis or as necessary.


* Assists the Director of Nursing in presentation of reports


* Assess the delivery of Patient care throughout the facility and determines compliance with infection control policies and procedures as in the infection control plan.


* Serves as consultant to nursing and other departments (such as admitting, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and rehabilitation departments) on the care of patients at risk or susceptible to infection


* Ensures nursing staff are familiar with state, federal & local laws & regulations.


* Ongoing observation for regulatory compliance including mandatory reporting regulations and facility audits.


* Manages the policies & procedures & in accordance with regulations.


* Participates in facility surveys (inspections).


* Reports communicable as well as unusual diseases of epidemiological significance to appropriate local or state departments of health.


* Assists the Director with review of the environmental aspects of


* Infection Control in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Health Standards.


* Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


* Adheres to Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
LPN or RN or MPH, Biology BS

Benefits


* Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance


* PTO


* Competitive pay


* Bonuses

About Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.