Infection Preventionist-RN/LPN (Fulltime)

King Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

King Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an RN or LPN Infection Preventionist to lead the facility's infection prevention program.

You will establish guidelines, monitor sanitary conditions, coordinate quarterly in-services, conduct rounds for compliance with state/federal guidelines, and collaborate with leadership to improve patient safety.

Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, plus Holiday Pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with NJRN licensure.
• Minimum 3 years full-time clinical experience; 2 years in long-term care with supervisory exposure preferred.
• Annual infection control seminar attendance and familiarity with the Infection Control Manual.

Responsibilities

• Establish guidelines for prevention and spread of infectious disease.
• Monitor sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Ensure infection control policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate quarterly in-services on infection control practice.
• Conduct surveillance of departments related to infection control.
• Recommend changes to policies for the Infection Control Manual.
• Conduct rounds to ensure state and federal guideline compliance; report to DON/Administrator.
• Arrange physicals for new employees and schedule follow-ups per regulations.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Nursing theory

Epidemiology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN licensure (NJ)

Job description

Job Description RN Or LPN Infection Preventionist (IP)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• ~ Life Insurance
• ~ Disability Insurance
• ~Holiday Pay

Responsibilities

• 1 Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;
• 2 Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;
• 3 Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;
• 4 Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;
• 6 Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices;
• 8 Recommends changes to corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Control Manual;
• 9 Conducts rounds throughout nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal and Prospect Heights Care Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator;
• 10 Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow up medical reviews/PPD's in accordance with state/federal regulations;
• 11 Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy;
• 12 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes, by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
• 13 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

Requirements

• 1 The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
• 2 A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
• 3 Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of Windsor Gardens Care Center Infection Control Manual are also required.

Qualifications

• 1 Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
• 2 Must have thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the area to which assigned.
• 3 Must have knowledge of dietetic, sanitation and personal hygiene.
• 4 Must be skilled in handling and manipulating instruments and equipment.
• 5 Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.
• 6 Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases.
• 7 Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• 8 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.