What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Infection Control Nurse position at Cedar Park Group?
Cedar Park Med is seeking a compassionate and skilled Infection Control Nurse.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
Duration: 6-month assignment with potential 2-year extensions
Requirements:
- Valid RN License
- Certified Infection Control Preventionist (CIC) credential
- Current BLS certification
- Min 3 years of experience related to Infection Prevention
Duties
- Provides leadership in the ongoing review and development of clinical practice in compliance with infection control regulations and by functioning as an expert clinician in a clinical setting.
- Uses relevant research findings in infection control services by initiating, conducting, and disseminating the findings of locally based research in infection prevention practices, treatments, and disease management.
- Adapts and applies scientific research to infection control, prevention/services, and management.
- Monitors and documents surveillance/performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with the standards, with regular scheduled and impromptu rounds in addition to the tracer rounds.
- Observe aseptic techniques/standard precautions and check quality control programs to ensure staff is up-to-date and compliant with infection prevention issues.
- Maintains records, data, and correspondence pertinent to the Performance Improvement and Infection Control programs and develops and maintains spreadsheets and data-based applications.
- Analyzes data from surveillance reports for deviation from the expected baseline and initiates appropriate action when measures are required to protect patients or employees.
- Assures that the infection control program complies with TJC, CMS, OSHA, CDC, IHS, and GSU standards and policies. Patient surveillance is conducted to determine the incidence of infection, identify hospital—and community-acquired infections, and identify persons at high risk for infections.
- Participates in clinical/patient rounds and completes medical record reviews when necessary. Works with the unit nurses to follow up on any hospital-acquired infection.
Benefits:
- PTO
- Vacation pay
- Bonus pay
- Health insurance
- 401k
Why Join Us: Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and training and career advancement, you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make, we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!
