What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention and Quality Specialist position at Alive Hospice?
Location : Nashville, TN
Status : Part Time
Are you a Quality / Regulatory Compliance professional who desires to work in a capacity in which your efforts directly impact clinicians, patients and their loved ones? If you are eager to use your talents and skill set in a way that truly makes a difference in the Middle TN healthcare market, we can't wait to talk with you!
SUMMARY
The Licensed Nurse will implement the necessary interventions to support the infection prevention and performance improvement activities of the organization. The Licensed Nurse will assist with quality reviews and data analysis to identify areas of improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gathers and reports data on patient and employee infections.
- Maintains employee health records and updates them as needed
- Monitors the Home Care Program and The Residence for potential infection spreading practices.
- Assists with the implementation of the Infection Prevention Program including all needed documentation.
- Monitors status of employees who have suffered exposures.
- Performs data entry, report generation and data management for employee and volunteer TB, respiratory protection, and influenza compliance reports.
- Performs N95 respirator fit testing for new and existing employees in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Writes an annual report addressing the infections rates and TB conversion rates of staff.
- Participates in New Employee Orientation and Volunteer Trainings to provide TB and HEP B and Fit testing to attendees.
- Remains current with CDC guidelines, infection control research and practices; provides staff with information as applicable.
- Organizes and implements mandatory infection control in-services.
- Participates in Performance Improvement program through monthly reports to Quality and Compliance Committee regarding patient and employee infections and hand hygiene practices.
- Assists in coordination, administration and monitoring of vaccines for employees and volunteers
- Researches and monitors employee related incident reports, tracing important information and updating Quality Director of noticed patterns and opportunities for improvement.
- Assists with quality reviews and documentation audits comprises data and participates in quality and improvement initiatives.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings when appropriate.
- Conducts ride alongs to ensure infection prevention practices are demonstrated during patient visits
- Attends mandatory agency in-services, all staff, and support staff meetings as available.
- Meets deadlines and completes all documentation in a timely manner.
- Other duties may also be assigned.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Licensed Nurse with a current Tennessee nursing license. Minimum of two years experience / exposure to infection prevention and record reviews. Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care. Minimum of two years nursing practice or equivalent experience required. Hospice and / or Home Health experience preferred. Experience with electronic medical records.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current TN Nursing License. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position : current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.
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