NURSE II - INFECTION CONTROL

POSITION PURPOSE: Delivers nursing care to patients of CHI. Manage and administer vaccines, has knowledge of Infection Control and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, in regard to Infection Control and outbreaks.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:   Graduated from an accredited nursing program. 1 year experience as R.N. preferred. 5 years in healthcare field required.

Licensure / Certification:  Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida required.  Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills / Ability:   Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole desired. Clinical Skills Assessment, effective communication skills and ability to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, confront/resolve issues, motivate others, ability to plan, and organize and direct the activities of others.

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES 

    Consistently gives accurate attention to all details.

    Communicates effectively and expresses ideas clearly; actively listens and always follows appropriate channels of communications.

    Respects patient’s privacy.

    Consistently greets and treats patients with respect.

    Follows standard nursing policies and procedures in the delivery of clinical care.

    Consistently assesses and monitors the patient’s clinical status observing for deviations from expected responses.

    Uses the medical record to document the patient’s status and communicate Nursing interventions to the health care team.

    Uses the principles of triage to assure the safe delivery of care when applicable.

    Takes responsibility for patient education and offers interventions sensitive to the needs of the individual.

    Performs all clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner.

    Administers medications ordered by the provider using standardized procedures to assure safety and accuracy.

    Participates in Performance Improvement activities to allow continuous improvement in the delivery of care.

QUANTITY OF WORK

    Produces a consistent volume of acceptable work.

    Coordinates, directs and evaluates the delivery of patient care in assigned area.

    Assures that patient care is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

    Manages multiple tasks maintaining clarity and focus.

    Assists team members in assuring that all patients are cared for appropriately.

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB:

    Possesses general knowledge of the CHI system, procedures, location of all departments, treatment areas and other patient services.

    Adheres to departmental Policies and Procedures in performing duties and assignments.

    Understands the value of teamwork and participates as active member of health care team.  

    Exhibits awareness of limitations of clinical practices.

    Refers to and uses Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures to deliver clinical care.

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

    Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for the successful completion of job duties.

    Consistently combines ethical judgment with technical skill within the policies and legal guidelines of CHI.

    Follows written and verbal instructions as directed.

    Always attempts to understand co-workers needs and responds accordingly.

    Recognizes his/her role in the department and how it relates to the overall function of CHI.

    Exercises appropriate problem solving techniques when indicated.

    Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention.

    Keeps supervisor informed of pertinent information necessary to delivery safe care.

    Delegates tasks appropriately.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION/INITIATTIVE:

    Consistently uses available time to departmental advantage and assists where needed.

    Adapts and is flexible in order to meet changing departmental needs and priorities.

    Consistently performs as a self-starter who needs no reminders of duties and/or tasks which need to be completed.

    Reports to the supervisor any suggestions for changes in policies and procedures that would improve efficiency.

RELATIONS/CARE:

    Consistently maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.

    Observes CHI’s uniform dress code and wears identification badge at all times.

    Performs all daily functions in accordance with CHI policies and procedures.

    Recognizes and evaluates personal strengths and weaknesses; handles personal and professional frustration appropriately.

    Adheres to emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and internal/external disaster plans.

Infection Control/ Education Functions:

    Ordering – Storing – Receiving vaccines.

    Overseeing proper receipt and storage of vaccine deliveries.

    Documenting vaccine inventory information and organizing vaccines within storage units.

    Setting up temperature monitoring devices.

    Reading and recording storage unit temps a minimum of two times each workday.

    Recording current, minimum, and maximum temperatures from a digital data logger twice daily.

    Reviews and analyzes temperature data to identify shifts in temperature trends.

    Removes expired vaccine from storage units.

    Responds to out-of-range temperatures (temp excursion).

    Monitors vaccine storage temperature.

    Maintains all documentation, such as vaccine inventory and temperature logs.

    Ensures staff is properly trained.

    Monitors operation of storage equipment and systems.

    Oversees proper vaccine transport (when necessary).

    Oversees emergency preparations, including plans for ensuring safety of vaccine during emergencies including adverse weather conditions.

    Ensures appropriate handling of vaccines during disaster or power outage.

    Coordinates  vaccine clinics.

    Complete COVID testing (PCR, Rapid).

    Document  vaccines in approved systems.

    Participate in community  testing.

    Participate in community vaccine clinics.

    Provide administrative and clinical support to the department.

    Answers the phone, processes routine incoming calls, coordinates communications within the department and interdepartmentally.

    Receives and routes incoming phone calls and messages to Director of Education/Infection Prevention Control and other departments.

    Maintains accurate effective and efficient staff education calendars that are sensitive to patient care needs, and Staff development, and assures distribution throughout sites using Resource Folder and Education Bulletin Boards.

    Assist with the provision of all educational workshops required by regulations: CPR certification and re-certification.

    Assists in problem solving with patients and employees. 

    Responsible for documentation/logging identified trends of infection rates and health care associated infections (HAIs) employing statistical graphs, charts, and excel spread sheets

    Assists and participates with the documentation of Infection Prevention and Control Walks/ Rounds and Command Inspections.

    Works with Human Resources staff to ensure documentation and receipt of all required educational and receipt of all required educational and certification programs.

    Always ensures adequate inventory level of PPE supplies.

    Answer the phone and communicate with different departments and sites as needed.

    Collaborates with the Department of Health for STD’s and reportable disease reports.

    Logs ALL reportable diseases and inputs them onto excel sheet for tracking purposes. 

    Schedules, coordinates, and contacts speakers for monthly grand round sessions. 

    Organizes and completes grand round attendee reports, submits copy to HR, and inputs information to CE Broker for CEU credit. 

    Organizes and schedules CPR courses for all staff.  

    Completes monthly abnormal urine culture totals.

    Submits requests for internal and external requisitions (supplies or printing requests) via WorxHub or Precoro.

    Communicates with the UM smoking cessation program coordinator and provides monthly referrals as well as keeping referral information up to date on excel sheet. 

    Schedules staff for trainings and competencies.

    Schedule appointments in EHR.

    Assemble and organize statistics for graphic representation.

    Generate monthly report information from all centers for Hand Hygiene Program, Code blue drills, etc.

    Ensures proper filling of all documentation. 

    Coordinates Education room bookings as well as coordinating any meetings for the Director of Education/ Infection Prevention & Control. 

    Assists during COVID-19 operations (testing and vaccinations).

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Proficient knowledge and skills in Infection Prevention and Control.

    Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control.

    Coordinate with the Infection Prevention and Control team to determine the direction of surveillance activities and actively evaluate effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually.

    Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices.

    Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations, standards or guidelines.

    Organize Infection Prevention and Control team meetings and maintain all meeting minutes.