Infection Control Nurse Educator - Full Time Days

Kindred Hospital Lima; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Lima is seeking an experienced Infection Control professional to lead the hospital-wide infection control program. You will consult with physicians and staff, implement policies, and drive surveillance efforts to meet CDC and regulatory standards.

Strong communication and leadership are essential in this role. The role includes collaboration with local and state health departments, participation in Infection Control Committees, and ongoing staff education on TB, HIV/Hep, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare field
• Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute
• Current State RN license required
• BLS Certification required
• ICP or related certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care
• Infection control experience and knowledge of epidemiology and disinfection

Responsibilities

• Consultants with physicians, managers, and staff for infection control management
• Develops, implements and monitors infection control policies for all departments
• Implements surveillance for hospital infections and regulatory compliance
• Provides updates on policy changes to physicians and staff
• Investigates outbreaks or clusters and recommends control measures
• Participates in Infection Control Committees
• Collaborates with health departments for reporting of communicable diseases
• Educates employees on infection control and conducts audits

Skills

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Attendance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

ICP certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Lima is a 26-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located downtown Lima on the west side of I-75, with ease access to surrounding shops and restaurants.

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 immunosuppressed 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 English.
• Approximate 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.