Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist
Company: Life Care Centers of America
Location: Glendale
Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Job Description:
The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident
care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections
(HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with
all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data
and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors associate
compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers
and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education
for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all
departments and personnel.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Must possess a nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in
nursing).
Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must
maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in goodstanding
throughout employment.
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
CPR certification must remain current duringemployment.
Must have completed an approved Infection Preventionist
Certification course (e.g., CIC, CBIC, IP-BC, IPCA, CDC).
Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
Must have applicable certifications or training per State
requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse).
Specific Job Requirements
Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public
Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agenciesincluding
the CDC
Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response
activities, in accordance with current CDCrecommendations
Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends,
methodologies, and employee health practices
Performs work within the scope of his/her license
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices
and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, andguidelines
governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs,
goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the
InfectionPrevention and Control Program
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates,
vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential
information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment
and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code ofConduct and other
appropriate compliance training
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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