Treatment Nurse, RN- Infection Control

Job Summary

The infection preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Oversight of the IPCP, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements :

• A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment... and following accepted national standards.
• Written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must include, but are not limited to :
• A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they can spread to other persons in the facility.
• When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported.
• Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent the spread of infections.
• When and how isolation should be used for a resident; including but not limited to :
• The type and duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism involved, and
• A requirement that isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the circumstances.
• The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food, if direct contact will transmit the disease; and
• The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by staff that involve direct resident contact.
• A system for recording incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility.
• Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens to prevent the spread of infection.
• The facility will conduct an annual review of its IPCP and update their program, as necessary.

Must perform the following duties and responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field; and have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control as specified in F880 of Appendix PP.

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; they are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure / certification. The infection preventionist should be able to :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements for this job and the working conditions under which it is typically performed are available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.