Infection Control Nurse - LPN or RN

Shawnee Manor; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee Manor is seeking an Infection Control Nurse responsible for evaluating quality of resident care and outcomes related to healthcare-associated infections. The role includes monitoring infections, identifying trends, and reporting clusters to state and local agencies as required by regulations.

The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) with CPR certification recommended and Infection Control certification desired, bringing strong communication skills to a supportive team

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN or LPN license in the applicable state (PA/OH).
• CPR certification recommended; Infection Control certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing monitoring of healthcare-associated infections.
• Track infection trends within the facility and report infection clusters to appropriate agencies required by state and local regulations.
• Identify infection control issues and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Tuberculosis Control Plan.
• Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law.
• Attend required in-service education, presents Infection Control in-services.
• Participates in the QA process and “Nurse On-Call” program.
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Education

RN license (PA/OH) / LPN license (OH)

Job description

Introduction

As the healthcare industry continues to experience rapid growth,we remain dedicatedto the basic fundamentals of agood employer. We offer many opportunities forgrowth, advancement, andon-the-job training. You wantthe best for your family, and we wantthe best for our family of employees. Enjoy arewarding careerfilled with opportunities, recognition, challenges, security, and professional support.Join our helpful, caring, friendly team today!

Overview

The Infection Control Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated/nosocomial infections.

Benefits for a Nurse:

• Promotion opportunities
• Flexibility
• Education/Learning
• Competitive benefit package

Responsibilities

• Does on-going monitoring of health care associated/nosocomial infections
• Track trends in infection within the facility and report infection clusters to appropriate agencies required by state and local regulations.
• Identify infection control issues and make recommendations for corrective action
• Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance
• Ensures compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Tuberculosis Control Plan
• Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law
• Attend required in-service education, presents Infection Control in-services
• Participates in the QA process and “Nurse On-Call” program
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse (PA/OH)/Licensed Practical Nurse (OH only) with the State Board of Nursing. CPR certification recommended. Certification in Infection Control is desired.