Infection Control Nurse - Midway

Magnolia Manor of Liberty County, Inc.; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Manor of Liberty County, Inc. in Midway, GA is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to coordinate the infection prevention program. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Director and is non-exempt.

A Georgia license (RN or LPN) is required; you will oversee outbreak control, vaccination programs, and staff education. The successful candidate will monitor infections, analyze antibiotic usage data, implement evidence-based practices, and ensure regulatory compliance within a long-term

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active Georgia LPN or RN license.
• Knowledge of nursing, infection prevention, and control protocols and applicable laws/regulations for long-term care.
• Must be able to push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and operate within Magnolia Manor’s Infection Prevention & Control Program.
• Monitor healthcare associated infections on an ongoing basis.
• Collect, analyze and report infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to staff and practitioners; advise on risk assessment and prevention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Antibiotic Stewardship program.
• Manage outbreak control and report to proper authorities; educate staff on precautions.
• Oversee Staff and Resident Education Program for infection control.
• Educate staff on isolation precautions and PPE use.
• Oversee vaccination programs for residents; document and ensure timely vaccination administration.
• Review IPCP annually and assist with policy development as needed.
• Stay current with infection control guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability under interruptions

Communication skills

Education

Georgia LPN or RN license

Job description

• Location 652 North Coastal Highway,Midway, GA, 31320,United States

Contact information

• Name Cole Price
• Phone [phone]

Description

TITLE: Infection Control Nurse

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Director

Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate and operate within the Magnolia Manor’s Infection Prevention & Control Program . As an Infection Control Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report information related to our facility’s infection prevention control policies and practices to the Administrator and the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee.
• Performs on-going monitoring of healthcare associated infections.
• Collect, analyze and provide infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioner; consult on infection risk assessment and prevention control strategies; provide education and training; and implement evidenced-based infection prevention and control practices based on the Facility Assessment.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring facility compliance with Antibiotic Stewardship program.
• Manage Outbreak control. Report outbreaks to the proper authorities. Implement proper precautions. Educate staff.
• Oversee Staff and Resident Education Program. Identify infection control education needs for the facility.
• Implement isolation precautions as necessary. Educate staff on proper precautions needed for each situation. Educate staff on proper PPE usage and storage.
• Oversee Resident Health program. Facility specific protocols for PPD, Flu Vaccine, and Pneumonia Vaccine. Administer vaccines as necessary. Documentation of Vaccinations. Follow up to make sure residents vaccines are being given in a timely fashion. Educate residents and families of the importance of vaccinations in a healthcare facility.
• Review the Infection Prevention and Control Program annually and as needed.
• Assist with the development of new IPCP policies and the revision of current policies as needed.
• Shall keep abreast of changes in infection prevention and control guidelines and regulations to ensure the facility’s protocols remain current and aid in preventing and controlling the spread of infection.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly focused and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent communication skills written and oral.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active Georgia LPN or RN state license.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing, infection prevention, and control protocols and practices, as well as law, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must be able to push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.