Infection Prevention Leader - Patient Safety & Stewardship

Cantex; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental

Supplemental insurance plans

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Infection Preventionist position at Cantex focuses on reducing transmission of infections among patients, staff, visitors and the community. You will lead the infection control committee, develop prevention goals, and collaborate with the IDT team and Medical Director to implement sound infection prevention practices.

Qualified candidates hold an RN/LVN/LPN license, have at least one year of supervisory experience in healthcare, complete the Infection Preventionist course and certification,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid RN/LVN/LPN license in the applicable State.
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.
• Must complete Infection Preventionist Course and obtain certification
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers, (Patients, family members, physicians, etc.) and the general public.
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must have the ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review orders, pre-assessments, medication/treatment administration records, and infection control surveillance forms daily.
• Track and trend C. Difficile diagnoses.
• Observe infection control practices and provide on-the-spot staff education.
• Lead stand-up meetings and review 24-hour condition reports for changes or potential infections.
• Manage patient and employee immunizations and timely testing/documentation for TB, Flu, and Pneumonia vaccines.
• Enter physician orders when applicable and coordinate bi-monthly in-services.
• Collaborate with HR to assign CantexU courses and implement pharmacy or dietician recommendations within 72 hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN/LVN/LPN license

Supervisory experience

Regulatory interpretation

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Deadline adherence

Education

RN/LVN/LPN license (Texas)

Infection Preventionist Certification

Job description

The Infection Preventionist position at Cantex focuses on reducing transmission of infections among patients, staff, visitors and the community. You will lead the infection control committee, develop prevention goals, and collaborate with the IDT team and Medical Director to implement sound infection prevention practices.

Qualified candidates hold an RN/LVN/LPN license, have at least one year of supervisory experience in healthcare, complete the Infection Preventionist course and certification,