RN Infection Control Nurse Mon-Fri Position

Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN Infection Control Nurse for a full-time, Monday through Friday position at our 103-bed facility in Reading, PA. You will coordinate and implement infection control practices across the campus, conduct routine surveys, identify risks, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an active Pennsylvania RN license, has infection control experience, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in infection control or related field.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine infection control surveys and assessments to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures, including isolation precautions and standard precautions.
• Educate staff on infection control practices and provide ongoing training and feedback.
• Collaborate with the facility's infection control team to implement effective measures.
• Monitor and report infection rates, and work with quality improvement to reduce infections.
• Participate in facility-wide initiatives to improve patient safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced prioritization

Education

RN license (PA)

Job description

RN Infection Control Nurse

Mon-Fri Position

At Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and a supportive work environment for our staff. As a RN Infection Control Nurse Mon-Fri Position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients, while also contributing to the overall quality and safety of our facility.

About the RN Infection Control Nurse Role:

As a full-time RN Infection Control Nurse Mon-Fri Position, you will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of infection control practices and policies across our 103-bed facility. This includes conducting routine surveys, identifying and addressing potential risks, and developing and implementing measures to prevent and control the spread of infections. You will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that all patients receive high-quality care in a safe and clean environment.

RN Infection Control Nurse Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine surveys and assessments to identify potential infection control risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures, including protocols for isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and standard precautions
• Educate staff on infection control practices and protocols, and provide ongoing training and feedback
• Collaborate with the facility's infection control team to develop and implement effective infection control measures
• Monitor and report infection rates, and work with the quality improvement team to develop and implement interventions to reduce infections
• Participate in facility-wide initiatives to improve patient safety and satisfaction

RN Infection Control Nurse Requirements:

• Current RN license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Prior experience in infection control or a related field
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices and protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines