Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

Nursing Facility Seeking Infection Prevention Nurse: (Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Professional Nurse, LPN) Infection Control experience is required for this role.

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.