What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist LPN/RN position at Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center?
Currently seeking a skilled and driven Infection Preventionist LPN/RN to welcome our ever-growing team!
Why choose us?
Experience the Chattanooga Health and Rehab difference. Join a team where your work makes a meaningful impact in a collaborative, energetic, and compassionate environment. As a key player in Tennessee’s leading long-term care organization, we seek the best in their fields. If you're ready to contribute to excellence in healthcare, explore opportunities with us and discover a fulfilling career at Chattanooga Health and Rehab.
What We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Sign on bonus $15,000/$20,000
- Full benefits including Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible scheduling options to balance your busy personal life
- On-going training and support
- Fun work environment
- And much more!
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements include the following:
v A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
v Three years of experience as an LPN/RN.
v Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).
Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned.
Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.
Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases.
Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health).
Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
Additional Assigned Tasks
v Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
v Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
v Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
v Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
v Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
v Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
v Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
v Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
v Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
v Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
v As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
v Remains current on new developments related to infection prevention and control by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals, attending professional seminars, or reading new laws, rules, and regulations.
v Serves as resource for staff regarding infection prevention and control, including the identification of when a resident needs to be placed on isolation precautions.
v Works with environmental services to prevent cross-contamination in the care environment.
v Works with community partners and other healthcare facilities to help prevent transmission of infection during care transitions.
v Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
v Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
v Performs administrative duties as assigned.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
If you are interested in becoming a valuable member of our team or have any inquiries, we welcome you to apply in person,
send us an email at chattanoogahr@vivianthc.com ,or give us a call at 423-892-1716.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the potential for you to contribute to our dynamic workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.