SDC/Infection Control Nurse

PACS; Center (TX); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PACS is seeking an experienced infection control leader to plan, develop, and direct the facility's infection control program in alignment with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations.

The role involves updating aseptic techniques, supervising isolation precautions, and collaborating with nursing and laboratory staff to ensure resident safety.

Competenze

• Experience implementing infection control programs in healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of CDC, OSHA, and local infection control regulations.
• Ability to interpret policies and prepare reports for the Administrator.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments on exposure to blood/body fluids.

Mansioni

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the infection control program.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local infection-control rules.
• Update infection control precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Make rounds to nursing units to supervise isolation precautions.
• Visit isolated residents to ensure isolation precautions are followed.
• Review infectious disease laboratory reports and assist in care planning with the Director of Nursing.

Conoscenze

Infection control knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Aseptic technique

Lab coordination

Descrizione del lavoro

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities. Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions. Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas. Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary. Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day to day needs of the isolated resident. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility. Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified. Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids. Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices. Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed. Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services. Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques