Infection Preventionist RN: Lead Safety & Compliance

GetHired, Inc.; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. seeks a compassionate Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program in Minnesota.

The role requires coordinating with nursing and medical staff to meet federal, state, and local standards. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring surveillance data; educating patients and families; and conducting investigations into infections or trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and oversee the infection prevention and control program in accordance with current regulations and guidelines governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Ensure that all nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control practices and aseptic techniques when caring for residents.
• Establish, implement and monitor data collection tools for process and outcome surveillance.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide education
• Conduct special investigations pertaining to new or significant trends in infections or communicable diseases
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

GetHired, Inc. seeks a compassionate Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program in Minnesota.

The role requires coordinating with nursing and medical staff to meet federal, state, and local standards. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring surveillance data; educating patients and families; and conducting investigations into infections or trends.