Infection Prevention Nurse

Brickyard Healthcare; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Brickyard Healthcare is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to oversee the implementation of infection control programs and ensure the safety of residents and staff. This role combines direct care duties with a focus on compliance and education to foster a safe healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background, specialized training in infection prevention, and a commitment to resident care.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits packages

Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Requires nursing degree and relevant state certifications.
• Training in infection control preferred.
• Experience in healthcare settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements infection prevention and control programs.
• Educates staff and residents on infection control practices.
• Ensures compliance with relevant health standards.

Skills

Infection Control

Resident Care

Policy Implementation

Education

Registered Nurse Certificate or Degree

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

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We rely on our Infection Prevention Nurse to perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Why Work For Us?

• Excellent pay with multiple incentives:
• Perfect Attendance
• Shift pick up
• More available, ask us for details!
• Excellent health benefits packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year
• Flexible scheduling available
  
  
  

Benefits & Conditions:

• No waiting period for enrollment
• Three health plan options
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

Essential Job Duties

• Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
• Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
• Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.
• Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
• Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
• Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases.
• Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Serves as resource for staff regarding infection prevention and control, including the identification of when a resident needs to be placed on transmission-based precautions.
• Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing;
• A professionally-trained medical technologist (or clinical laboratory scientist) that has earned at least an associate’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science;
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
• Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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