Infection Preventionist/Staff Development RN

apartment Cedarwood location_onTyrone, PA 16686, US

POSITION TITLE: Infection Preventionist/Staff Development RN

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, frequent bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, lifting, and stretching; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

2. Education: Graduate of a state approved school of nursing combined with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Current knowledge of State and Federal regulations with proven ability to apply to day-to-day nursing programs. Superior knowledge of quality assurance, quality improvement and clinical components in Post-Acute Care and Skilled Nursing Practices. Strong computer skills required including a functional competency with Point Click Care.

3. Experience: Previous experience in a similar role and healthcare setting. Requires strong leadership abilities.

4. Certificate/Licenses: Must be a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania and Certified Infection Preventionist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to himself/herself or to others.

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection prevention and control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.

Ensure that facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control.

Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection prevention and control processes and techniques in accordance with current best practices.

Review, modify and interpret infection prevention and control policies and procedures as necessary.

Monitor infection prevention and control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

Represent the Infection Prevention and Control Committee at the facility QAPI Committee.

Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of standard and transmission-based precautions/practices.

Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action. Submit copies to the Administrator and Director Of Nursing Services.

Provide the Director Of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to communicable diseases, healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic stewardship.

Maintain a written record of all residents and employees with community or healthcare associated infections.

Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings.

Provide employee orientation, training, and counseling as outlined in our infection prevention and control employee health programs.

Maintain resident/employee exposure reports in a confidential manner.

Other duties as assigned by NHA/DON

STAFF DEVELOPMENT JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Plan, develop, direct and coordinate education curriculum for NS dept. addressing the needs of Aides, LPNs, and RNs for recertification and competency.

2. Establish needs analysis to determine pertinent nursing programs based on staff and admin requirements.

3. Ensure yearly education of all staff (i.e. CPR, Abuse training, Fire safety).

4. Maintain survey ready binder for facility.

5. Plan, direct, organize, implement and evaluate ALL audits including weekly clipboard audits in accordance with rules and regulations governing the facility.

6. Meet with NHA and DON weekly keeping them aware of training and audit trends.

7. Agree to abide by all HIPPA rules and regulations.

8. Facilitate monthly QAPI meetings/minutes

9. Comply with completion of all QAPI processes.

10. Develops and oversees Plans of Correction for facility

11. Administratively checks the work performance and documentation of nursing staff

12. Review and lock all I & A

13. Communicate effectively with all department managers to provide education on a yearly basis.

14. Audit facility as NHA and DON request

15. Complete other duties as NHA requests.

BENEFITS:

Daily Pay!
Career Advancement
401K
Health/Dental/Vision benefits package
Generous paid time off (PTO) package and paid holidays
Referral bonuses - Get paid to bring your friends and family!
Weekly employee appreciation events.
FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team

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