RN or LPN Infection Preventionist (IP)

King Manor; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

King Manor is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator to translate the nursing philosophy into nursing practice by planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care delivery system. You will provide staff and residents with guidelines to prevent and control infections.

This role requires an accredited nursing degree with NJ RN licensure, at least three years of clinical experience and two years in long-term care management; attendance at infection control seminars is expected.

Qualifications

• The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current NJ State RN licensure.
• A minimum of three years full-time clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of Windsor Gardens Care Center Infection Control Manual are also required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious diseases.
• Monitors sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Ensures infection control policies are implemented and followed.
• Coordinates quarterly infection control in-services.
• Detects and reworks nosocomial infections on a systematic basis.
• Conducts surveillance of departments for infection control practices.
• Performs investigations of significant infection clusters.
• Recommends changes to policies for the Infection Control Manual.
• Assures compliance with state, federal, and facility guidelines; reports to DON and Administrator.
• Arranges physicals for new employees and schedules follow-up medical reviews/PPD's.

Skills

Nursing theory knowledge

Infection control principles

Interpersonal skills

Compliance awareness

Quality improvement

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

NJ RN licensure

3+ years clinical experience

2+ years long-term care leadership

Annual infection control seminar attendance

Job description

SALARY

$100,000 Per Year

BENEFITS

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

ABOUT US

AtKing Manor we are big believers in making work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting happening.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Infection Control Coordinator assists and 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;
5. Assumes responsibility for detecting and reworking nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis;
6. Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices;
7. Performs epistemological investigation of all significant clusters of infection;
8. Recommends changes to corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Control Manual;
9. Conducts rounds throughout nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal and Prospect Heights Care Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator;
10. Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow up medical reviews/PPD’s in accordance with state/federal regulations;
11. Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy;
12. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes, by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
13. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
14. Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current
2. registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
3. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
4. Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of Windsor Gardens Care Center Infection Control Manual are also required.

JOB SKILLS

1. Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
2. Must have thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the area to which assigned.
3. Must have knowledge of dietetic, sanitation and personal hygiene.
4. Must be skilled in handling and manipulating instruments and equipment.
5. Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.
6. Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases.
7. Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
8. Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required.