Job Summary: Performs a variety of data gathering, i.e., investigating patient records and lab reports relative to infection control and inputs this information onto a computerized system. Works with Employee Health to investigate cases of employee infection and exposures. Reports infectious disease cases to RI Department of Health.
Responsibilities
Reviews daily list of patient admissions for diagnoses indicative of infectious disease and/or nosocomial infection.
Reviews all microbiology/lab reports daily and enters appropriate information in computer.
Conducts patient surveillance rounds on nursing units.
Performs retrospective chart review in medical records for documentation regarding nosomial infections and for special studies.
Consults with physicians and/or nursing staff regarding patient infections.
Reports infectious disease cases to RI Department of Health.
Collaborates with Employee Health for investigation of Employee infections/exposures.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of five year’s job-related experience or equivalent is preferred. RI State Licensure is also required. Experience or interest in infection control preferred.
Responsibilities
Reviews daily list of patient admissions for diagnoses indicative of infectious disease and/or nosocomial infection.
Reviews all microbiology/lab reports daily and enters appropriate information in computer.
Conducts patient surveillance rounds on nursing units.
Performs retrospective chart review in medical records for documentation regarding nosomial infections and for special studies.
Consults with physicians and/or nursing staff regarding patient infections.
Reports infectious disease cases to RI Department of Health.
Collaborates with Employee Health for investigation of Employee infections/exposures.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of five year’s job-related experience or equivalent is preferred. RI State Licensure is also required. Experience or interest in infection control preferred.
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