Infection Prevention Nurse

bethesdahealthgroup; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the annual infection control plan, oversee antibiotic stewardship, and manage vaccination efforts for residents and staff. The role includes surveillance of infections, outbreak monitoring, and reporting per regulatory guidelines.

The candidate will coordinate with leadership, provide staff education, and chair the infection control meetings as part of the QAPI committee responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Missouri nursing license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate the annual infection control plan.
• Lead antibiotic stewardship and 72-hour timeout processes.
• Manage vaccination program and COVID prevention initiatives.
• Surveil healthcare-associated and community infections; track outbreaks.
• Participate in QAPI committee and chair infection control meetings.

Skills

Infection prevention

Nursing leadership

EMR experience

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Missouri nursing license

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Collaboration with facility leadership and medical director to develop, implement and evaluate the annual infection control plan. Antibiotic stewardship (including 72-hour timeout.) Manage isolation including orders, monitoring, rounding, and education as needed. Covid prevention including vaccinations, documentation and NHSN. Employee health. Manage vaccination program including educating and offering vaccinations to all residents, encouraging staff vaccinations, maintaining vaccination records for residents and staff, tracking immunization rates, and monitoring and updating protocols based on CDC, CMS, and state health department guidelines. Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections. Tracing infections such as UTIs, pneumonia, and MDROs using standardized criteria. Monitoring for outbreaks and reporting per regulatory guidelines. Ensure interdisciplinary communication regarding staff illness, outbreak status, and areas requiring transmission-based precautions. Conducting regular audits and risk assessments to identify trends and corrective actions. Serve on the QAPI committee and chair the infection control meeting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
• Prior experience in Infection Prevention in a skilled nursing facility required
• Current Missouri nursing license in good standing
• Current CPR/AED certification required
• Infection Prevention certification highly desirable
• Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience required
• Recent infection prevention experience required
• Previous experience in skilled nursing required
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other programs such as EMR
• Possess integrity, initiative, and loyalty
• Must possess good communication and documentation skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+ lbs. using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs. using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment
• Ability to perform necessary documentation
• Visual acuity
• Must be able to manage a diversity of activities
• Good organizational, critical thinking, problem solving, and mentoring skills
• High degree of ability in using tact, diplomacy, and discretion
• Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and multiple distractions
• A preference for understanding and responding to the physical and psychosocial needs of the geriatric person is required

Pay range : $59,810.13 - $106,407 annually

Category: RN/LPN