What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Control Nurse position at Natchitoches NRC LLC?
General Description
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the Infection Control Nurse serves as a support person within the facility, providing guidance and education; assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the Resident Care Policy and Procedure Manual.
Essential Duties: 1. Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
2. Partners with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.
3. Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
4. Conducts infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality Assurance Committee
5. Directs and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification for the QA committee.
6. Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as: a. Monitoring resident care delivery systems b. Performing chart reviews c. Checking Physician Orders as needed
7. Provides education and training regarding infection prevention and control practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control practices and isolation precautions.
8. Assists with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
9. Works with facility committees on policies and procedures, program development and in-servicing.
Other Duties Provides
hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a licensed professional nurse, consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education/Training
: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must possess current license to practice as a Registered Nurse / License Practical Nurse in the State. Must have current CPR certification. Possess specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education
A.D.A
((Americans with Disabilities Act) (as amended)) REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc… Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to transfer and transport residents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
Skill(s):
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; safety techniques; basic computer skills; able to operate various medical and office equipment, auditory and visual skills. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Experience:
Experience in the areas of Nursing Administration and teaching in geriatric and restorative nursing required.
