Infection Control Preventionist

CHI Living Communities; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Living Communities is seeking an experienced Infection Control Preventionist in Toledo, Ohio. The role involves evaluating resident care related to healthcare-associated infections and developing policies for infection control. Ideal candidates will promote core values such as Compassion and Integrity.

Responsibilities include analyzing infection data, educating staff, monitoring compliance, and ensuring regulatory adherence. The position requires a valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio and an associate degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio with infection control knowledge.
• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Experience in evaluating quality of resident care and managing healthcare-associated infections.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality of care and outcomes related to infections.
• Analyze and present infection data, making recommendations.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitor employee compliance with infection prevention measures.

Skills

Infection control practices

Healthcare-associated infection data analysis

Education and training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent in Nursing

Currently Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio

Job description

Franciscan Care Centers has an exciting new opportunity for an Infection Control Preventionist.

We are seeking candidates who will promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and the care they provide our residents. If you wish to join a team where you will be valued and appreciated, Franciscan Care Center is the place for you.

The Infection Control Preventionist evaluates quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections; collects, prepares, and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data, presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions, monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff, serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors and others in the healthcare environment; sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations; guidelines, and accreditation requirements.

Essential Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Renders care to residents according to nursing standards and policies.
• Assess infection control problems and makes recommendations.
• Prepares the agenda for the infection control committee.
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance.
• Servers as a resource for all departments and personnel.
• Initiates and revises infection control policies and procedures.
• Conducts outbreak investigations and initiates control measures.
• Consults with department heads and physicians as needed to improve care.
• Initiates follow-up on employee/resident exposure to communicable disease.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Has direct function for acute medical/nursing care plan and documentation pertaining to infections.
• Assists with development of interdisciplinary care plan and aides in maintaining review.
• Supervises nursing personnel assigned to the staff dealing with residents and their infections.
• Assists in teaching residents and in training new personnel.
• Keeps Unit Managers informed.
• Participates in nursing committees.
• Satisfies all educational in-service requirements mandated by CHI Living Communities, the department, external accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

• a. Attends all mandatory in-service programs.
• b. Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• c. Completes yearly online education program by deadline.
• d. Attends employee meetings on a regular basis.

In addition to the essential job specific duties listed above, the Infection Preventionist shall be required to perform all duties (essential and non-essential) in a manner consistent with the mission and values (compassion, excellence, inclusion, integrity, collaboration) of CHI Living Communities and will be evaluated on such basis. Furthermore, every employee must abide by all campus, departmental, and safety policies, rules, and regulations.

CHI Living Communities has the right to change the job specific duties and specifications required for the position of Infection Preventionist from time to time without prior notice.

Job Requirements

• Currently Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio
• Associate Degree or it's equivalent, majoring in Nursing