INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

Vineyards at Fowler; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineyards at Fowler in Fowler, CA is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program. You will develop policies, oversee antibiotic stewardship, and coordinate education for staff, residents, and families to maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include establishing surveillance systems, coordinating risk assessments, and collaborating with occupational health and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Must meet state licensure/certification requirements with no disciplinary action.
• Education, training, or certification in infection control and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control infections.
• Establishes facility-wide systems for prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections.
• Develops and implements written policies and procedures according to current standards of practice for infection prevention and control.
• Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
• Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (catheters, wounds, incontinence, skin care, point-of-care testing, injections).
• Leads the Infection and Prevention Control Committee and develops improvement action plans.
• Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee and performs duties as assigned.
• Implements annual infection control risk assessments and facility assessments.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing license

Policy development

Education & training

Education

Nursing degree or certificate

Job description

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include one of the following:

• A PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED NURSE THAT HAS EARNED A CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA OR DEGREE IN NURSING

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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).

Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee.Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee.Performs duties as assigned.

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.

Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health).

Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.