RN Infection Prevention Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Martinsburg Healthcare Center, part of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is seeking an RN Infection Prevention Nurse to join the team for a full-time day shift in Martinsburg, WV. The role focuses on evaluating and improving outcomes related to healthcare-associated infections, tracking antibiotic use, and leading prevention initiatives.

The RN Infection Prevention Nurse will develop and implement policies, educate staff, monitor compliance, and report data to internal stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in WV.
• Background in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or related field.
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control.
• Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing monitoring of healthcare associated infections.
• Oversees infection prevention practices and staff compliance.
• Prepares the agenda for the infection prevention committee.
• Reports communicable diseases to local, state and federal agencies as required by law.
• Participates in QAPI program and antibiotic stewardship initiatives.

Skills

RN License WV

Infection prevention

Policy development

Education delivery

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Epidemiology or infection control training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RN Infection Prevention Nurse## RN Infection Prevention NurseApply: Martinsburg Healthcare Center: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000123464**Job Address:**209 Clover StMartinsburg, WV 25404**RN Infection Prevention Nurse****Martinsburg Healthcare Center**, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an **RN Infection Prevention Nurse** to join our team.**Full Time Day Shift Position Available.**The RN Infection Prevention Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use, prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff; serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; develops and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements; participates in the facility QAPI program.**JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs on-going monitoring of healthcare associated infections* Assesses infection prevention areas for improvement and makes recommendations for corrective action* Oversees the antibiotic stewardship program.* Prepares the agenda for the infection prevention committee* Monitors or oversees infection prevention practices and employee compliance for all departments and personnel either by direct contact or through other administrative personnel.* Serves as a resource for all departments and personnel.* Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention policies and procedures* Conducts outbreak investigation and initiates control measures* Reports communicable diseases to the local, state and federal agencies as required by law.* Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing in-services* Consults with department heads, pharmacists and physicians as needed to improve care* Initiates follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases* Attends the facility QAPI program and participates in performance improvement activities as well as antibiotic stewardship programs.* Reporting monthly infection and antibiotic use data at monthly QAPI. Issues and concerns discussed with the Medical Director and pharmacist.* Interacts with occupational health on issues related to exposures to communicable diseases and to bloodborne exposures.* Participates in short- and long-range planning for the infection prevention department* Performs other duties as directed**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*** Must possess a current license as a RN in the state where the center is located.* Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field.* Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification.* Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.* Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance* Communication skills* Computer skills required for the position**Benefits**As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.