RN Infection Preventionist

Newvistanursing; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onboarding bonus

Résumé du poste

Newvistanursing is seeking an RN Infection Preventionist to translate nursing philosophy into practice by planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care delivery system. You will provide guidelines to prevent and control contagious diseases for residents and staff.

The role includes establishing infection control guidelines, monitoring sanitation, ensuring policy adherence and coordinating quarterly in-services on infection control practices for staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license (NJ).
• Minimum 3 years full-time clinical experience; 2 years in Dialysis Center; 1 year in management/supervisory capacity preferred.
• CBIC certification required.

Responsabilités

• Establish guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.
• Monitor sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Ensure infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed.

Connaissances

Nursing theory

Infection control

Epidemiology

Formation

RN license (NJ)

CBIC certification

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Infection Preventionist supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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;

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse license 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 Dialysis Center with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
3. CBIC certification required.

Onboarding Bonus Offered

JOB SKILLS:

1. Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
2. Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.
3. Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases