RN - Infection Control

Cynet Health; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cynet Health is seeking an RN specialized in infection control to join our LTAC-focused team in Denver for a 13-week contract. The role requires at least 1 year of infection control experience, a valid RN license, and BLS certification.

The RN will consult with physicians and staff, develop and monitor infection control policies, and ensure regulatory compliance across departments. The position features a Monday–Friday schedule, 8-hour shifts, and a focus on hospital-wide infection prevention

Formación

• Experience consulting with physicians, managers, and staff for infection control.
• Ability to implement an effective hospital-wide infection control program in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Skills to develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies and procedures.
• Experience implementing a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring infections.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for management of infectious/immunosuppressed patients.
• Implement a hospital-wide infection control program per CDC/JCAHO and regulatory agencies.
• Direct Employee Health program functions.
• Develop and monitor infection control policies and procedures across departments.
• Implement a surveillance system for hospital-acquired and community infections.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and report updates to staff.

Conocimientos

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Education & training

Educación

Registered Nurse license

Descripción del empleo

RN - Infection Control

Profession: RN

Specialty: LTAC

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday - Friday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent infection control prevention experience

License: Must have a valid state RN license

Certifications: BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Must-Have:

• Experience consulting with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients
• Ability to implement an effective hospital-wide infection control program in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Skills to develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies and procedures
• Experience implementing a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring infections
• Knowledge of compliance with regulatory requirements

Description:Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients.Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies.Directs all functions of the Employee Health program.Develops, implements, and continually monitors infection control policies and procedures for all departments.Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital-acquired and community infections.Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes.Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections.Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics.Recommends appropriate control measures to prevent the dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.Participates in Infection Control Committees.Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases.Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees.May educate patients as necessary.Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control.Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow-up action when required.