Infection Control

PACS Group; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in Sunnyside, WA is seeking an experienced Infection Control Coordinator to lead our facility's infection prevention program in line with CDC, OSHA, and state guidelines. You will develop, implement, and evaluate isolation procedures and aseptic techniques across nursing units.

Responsibilities include monitoring compliance, preparing monthly infection reports, collaborating with the Director of Nursing Services, and coordinating with environmental and laundry teams to maintain a safe

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update infection control precautions and aseptic technique across the facility.
• Monitor infection control practices and ensure adherence to standard precautions and policies.
• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident and personnel infections and corrective actions.
• Visit isolated residents to ensure established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services and other departments to address nosocomial infections and improve care plans.

Job description

Administrative Functions• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance withcurrent rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.• Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control orstandard/universal precautions.• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correctproblem areas.• Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.• Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day-to-dayneeds of the isolated resident.• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infectioncontrol program of this facility.• Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involvingexposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.• Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operatingprocedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.• Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, andsupervision of isolation precautions/practices.• Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.• Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.• Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services indeveloping the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.• Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in thefacility.• Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.• Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility. Reprocess as necessary.• Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminatedmaterials from the facility• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of thecorrective action. Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.• Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections.• Provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining tonosocomial infection.• Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections.• Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and in tracing possible sources of infectionwithin the facility.• Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for the handling of clean and soiledlaundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc.• Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for the routine and terminalcleaning of isolation rooms and areas, equipment cleaning, etc.• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may bedirected.• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge plans for the resident in isolationor on infection control precautions.• Assist in the development and implementation of a facility-wide TB management control program.• Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments.• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.