What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control RN Risk Management position at Surgery Partners Brand?
JOB SUMMARY
To implement, promote and maintain an active infection prevention and control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research throughout the facility. To work collaboratively with staff, departments, and administration to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections among patients. To assure that the facility and services are in compliance with infection control practice as well as local, state and regulatory infection control standards.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the ASC Manager. Works with the Medical Director and Committees and
reports activities to same.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold a professional licensure to practice as an RN, LPN or LVN, PA, APN
• Education in Infection Prevention/Control Practices through reading nationally
recognized standards; seminars and meetings through a variety of learning methods
including attendance, webinars, and, conference calls; reading of journals and
articles pertaining to infection control.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Require constant and frequent judgment, leadership, and effective communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Require visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers and occasional
use of other business office equipment. Require the ability to move frequently
throughout the facility and to perform desk and office activities.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Maintain documentation of education and training in infection control for self as
well as records of education on infection control for all staff and contracted
workers.
2. Collect, review, analyze and interpret surveillance data and recommend
appropriate actions to staff and administration targeted to reduce or eliminate
infection risks in patients and staff.
3. Conduct investigations of infections or outbreaks.4. Conduct activities related to exposure of patients and employees to communicable
diseases.
5. In collaboration with ASC Manager, develop, review, evaluate and implement
infection control policies to improve quality of care.
6. Plan, develop and conduct in-service education programs.
7. Consult with facility and administrative staff on infection prevention/control
issues.
8. Initiates and participates in quality improvement projects.
9. Prepares and presents quarterly infection control surveys.
10. Participates in Committee functions.
11. Read, implement, and monitor compliance to infection control policies.
12. Audit compliance to guidelines.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
