Infection Control Nurse - Policy, Surveillance & Education

Networks Connect; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Networks Connect is hiring an Infection Control Nurse to work in office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The RN will develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies for all departments and participate in Infection Control Committees and reporting to health departments.

Responsibilities include surveillance for hospital and community infections, analyzing reports, updating policies, and auditing infection control practices.

Qualifications

• ACLS & BLS certifications (must be through American Heart Association).
• ICP or related certification preferred but not required.
• Completed an Infection Preventionist or have taken the CDC course.
• 5 years recent hospital infection control experience in a hospital setting.
• Indiana RN or Compact License.

Responsibilities

• Implement a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommend appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.
• Provide physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes.
• Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno suppressed patients.
• Act as a resource person for staff concerning infection control.
• Undertake regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where required.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Networks Connect is hiring an Infection Control Nurse to work in office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The RN will develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies for all departments and participate in Infection Control Committees and reporting to health departments.

Responsibilities include surveillance for hospital and community infections, analyzing reports, updating policies, and auditing infection control practices.