Infection Control Nurse

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times.

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.
• APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities and infection control practices, to include standard/universal precautions.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for preventing and controlling infections, to include the establishing of standard/ universal precautions.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. p. At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

Active Listening: Team members listen to each other’s ideas. They are observed validating ideas through active listening and “piggy-backing” (or building) off each other’s ideas.
Communication: Team members communicate. They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others. They are observed encouraging and supporting others’ ideas and efforts.
Helping: Team members help. They are observed offering assistance to each other.
Sharing: Team members share. They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.
Participating: Team members participate. They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.