Infection Prevention Nurse

Brickyard Healthcare; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent health benefits

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Brickyard Healthcare is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to develop, implement, and maintain a facility-wide infection prevention and control program. You will establish systems to prevent, identify, report, and control infections among residents, staff, and visitors.

The role includes education for staff and families, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with public health authorities, while ensuring documentation and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensure requirements for nursing.
• A nursing degree or diploma is required.
• Education or certification in infection prevention and control.
• Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control infections.
• Establishes facility-wide systems for prevention, reporting, and control of infections.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for infection prevention and control.
• Oversees the facility's antibiotic stewardship program.
• Participates in annual infection control risk assessments and facility reviews.
• Provides education on infection prevention to staff, residents, and families.

Skills

Infection control

Policy development

Education delivery

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

The Infection Prevention NurseDevelops, implements, and maintains a facility-wide infection prevention and control program.

Why Work For Us?

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent health benefits packages
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year

Benefits Conditions:

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

Responsibilities:

Infection Control

• 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:

• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing
• Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
• Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education

Location

Care Centers

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