Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

mbhealthcare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

mbhealthcare's Nursing Home Facility in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Nurse for Infection Control and Prevention. The role requires RN/LPN or MPH with biology background to lead infection control initiatives and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Infection Control Director, DON, and facility leadership to implement education, track immunizations, and coordinate in-services across departments and shifts.

Qualifications

• LPN, RN or MPH with Biology BS.

Responsibilities

• Executes and maintains infection control measures.
• Provides education on infection control to staff.
• Coordinates with Infection Control Director, DON and leaders for in-services.
• Assesses regulatory compliance and conducts facility audits.
• Participates in surveys and reporting of communicable diseases.
• Adheres to state, federal and local infection control requirements.

Skills

Infection control

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental coordination

Nursing leadership

Education

LPN

RN

MPH

Biology BS

Job description

Nursing Home Facility Seeking Dedicated Nurse for Infection Control and Prevention Experience required.

(Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Professional Nurse, LPN)

Responsibilities include (not limited to)

• Infection Control Prevention
• ABT line listing
• Employee Health Management
• DOH Covid line listing
• Employee in-service and tracking
• Immunization tracking for residents and staff

Job Description:

• Executes on solutions to problems; assists with implementing and maintaining infection control measures; follow-up to prevent further problems.
• Provide education to all levels of employees/medical staff in infection control measures.
• Communicates with Infection Control Director, DON, Regional Director of Clinical Services, & Infection Control Director when appropriate seeking approval & advice in situations where warranted or in situations outside personal authority & expertise.
• Coordinates approach to specific situation and individuals to maximize attentiveness and participation with in-services.
• Meets with the Director of Nursing and discusses plans and priorities for infection control activities on a weekly basis or as necessary.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in presentation of reports
• Assess the delivery of Patient care throughout the facility and determines compliance with infection control policies and procedures as in the infection control plan.
• Serves as consultant to nursing and other departments (such as admitting, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and rehabilitation departments) on the care of patients at risk or susceptible to infection
• Ensures nursing staff are familiar with state, federal & local laws & regulations.
• Ongoing observation for regulatory compliance including mandatory reporting regulations and facility audits.
• Manages the policies & procedures & in accordance with regulations.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections).
• Reports communicable as well as unusual diseases of epidemiological significance to appropriate local or state departments of health.
• Assists the Director with review of the environmental aspects of
• Infection Control in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Health Standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

LPN or RN or MPH, Biology BS