Job: Infection Preventionist Control

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $35-$44/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of your job position is managed and implement infection control and ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget, census, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Medical Director facility administration current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist community in receiving state and federally required in-service training 
• Assist with in-servicing related to infection control in accordance with state, federal and internal compliance requirements,
• Establish and maintain core competencies specific infection control
• Ensure TB test has been obtained for employees and contract workers; perform TB surveillance.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Perform Infection Control Facility (ICF) surveillance, Immunizations
• Prepare and report findings of Infection Control to QAPI Meetings.
• Manage and implement Infection Control Program through monthly surveillance.
• Supervise outbreak management as needed including staff and resident in-services, liaison to Public Health Department and oversight of specimens and logs.
• Serve on various committees.
• Will be involved with on-call practice as designated by the community supervisor.
• As required may function as a charge or treatment nurse as required, with or without notice.
• Ensure that work/assignment area is clean, equipment needs are met, and supplies are properly stored.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintains and supports a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

TALENT:

• Relationship Building
• Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others
• Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm
• Communicate effectively
• Understand needs of others and identify how you can effectively assist them
• Executing
• Self-directed
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding
• Detail oriented and follow through
• Strategic Thinking
• Solve problems effectively
• Creative in coming up with options and variety
• Curiosity and desire to learn

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and training techniques.
• Skilled in developing and conducting training programs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully when personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be a supportive team member.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a long-term care environment. 

License: Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in Colorado, CPR Certification. Must be certified in Infection Prevention and Control.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to relate to and work with senior population in a skilled environment. The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.