Infection Control Employee Health Nurse

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is seeking an Infection Control Nurse responsible for implementing hospital-wide infection control programs and collaborating with local health departments. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a current RN license.

The ideal candidate should possess at least one year of clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English are required to function effectively in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field is required.
• Current State RN license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors infection control policies and procedures.
• Implements a surveillance system for detecting infections.
• Consults with staff and physicians on management of infectious patients.

Skills

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under stress

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Master’s degree in clinical specialty

Job description

Description

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients. Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
• Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
• Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
• Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
• Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
• Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
• Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients
• Participates in Infection Control Committees
• Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
• Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary
• Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
• Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, and other staff members
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must read, write and speak fluent EnglishApproximate percent of time required to travel; 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field
• Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements

Licenses/Certification

• Current State RN license required
• BLS Certification required
• ICP or related certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
• Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred