Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist

Alameda Oaks Nursing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist (RN IP) for a full-time, on-site role with a Monday–Friday shift. The IP monitors healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections, analyzes data, and leads infection control across the facility.

You will educate staff, residents and families, serve as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 activities, and ensure compliance with state regulations and Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's) required.
• Active RN license in good standing.
• Specialized IPC training required before the role.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.
• Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse).

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepares, and analyzes HAI/CAI data.
• Present infection data and make recommendations for actions.
• Monitor compliance with infection control standards across facility staff.
• Prepare and present education for staff, residents, and families.
• Serve as resource to all departments for infection prevention and control.
• Develop and accountability of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Education and training

Education

Nursing diploma

RN license

IPC training

Geriatrics experience

State certifications (e.g., TB Nurse)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Monday-Friday

This is a Infection Control and ADON position.

Must have knowledge of LTC Infection control policies and procedures

The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
• Licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in goodstanding throughout employment.
• Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. If afacility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additionaltraining for the change in the facility’s scope of care.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
• Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)

Specific Job Requirements

• Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agenciesincluding the CDC
• Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDCrecommendations
• Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as acorporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
• Holds responsibility for the development and accountability of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
• Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
• Performs work within the scope of his/her license
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, andguidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the InfectionPrevention and Control Program
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code ofConduct and other appropriate compliance training