Infection Preventionist Nurse

The Laurels of Chatham; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a passionate Infection Prevention Nurse responsible for designing systems and approving actions to prevent infections. The role encompasses monitoring infections, policy development, and conducting outbreak investigations. Ideal candidates will have an RN or LPN license, CPR certification, and training in infection control.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Current CPR certification is a must.
• Training in infection control policies is important.

Responsibilities

• Monitor healthcare-associated infections and assess prevention problems.
• Initiate and revise infection prevention policies.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and report communicable diseases.

Skills

Infection control

Assessment skills

Outbreak investigation

Policy development

Education and training

Education

RN or LPN in the state

Current CPR certification

SPICE Trained

Job description

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Are you a nurse who is passionate about infection control and prevention? The Infection prevention nurse is responsible for designing systems and approving actions to prevent or control infections, based on surveillance reports of infections and infection potential among residents and staff.

Responsibilities

As an infection prevention nurse, you will:

• Monitor healthcare-associated infections.
• Assess infection prevention problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Initiate, review, and revise infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct outbreak investigation and initiates control measures. And report communicable diseases to the state as required by law.
• Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing inservices.
• Consults with department heads and physicians as needed to improve care.
• Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases.
  
  

Qualifications

• RN or LPN in the state
• Current CPR certification.
• SPICE Trained
  
  

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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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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