What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Infection Prevention (RN) FT Days position at Care New England?
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 Occupational 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.
Consults with physicians and/or nursing staff regarding patient infections.
Reports infectious disease cases to RI Department of Health.
Collaborates with Occupational Health for investigation of Employee infections/exposures.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A Bachelors Degree in Nursing and a minimum of five years job-related experience or equivalent is preferred.
- RI State Licensure is also required. Experience or interest in infection control preferred.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
