Registered Nurse - RN - Infection Preventionist
Company: ProMedica Senior Care
Location: Riverdale
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
ProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR ManorCare, provides a range of
services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living,
post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home
health care and rehabilitation therapy. The Infectionist
Preventionist is a registered licensed nurse designated to act as
the coordinator of an infection prevention and control program to
oversee the general application of the infection control
guidelines. In return for your expertise, you will enjoy excellent
training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to
learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in
healthcare. Location 551 - ProMedica Skilled Nursing and
Rehabilitation - Mountainside, NJ Educational Requirements RN
license currently in this state. Certification in wound care
preferred. Position Requirements
RN license currently in this state. Prior infection prevention and
control experience is required. Job Specific Details:
The Infection Preventionist has oversight over all infection
control-related activities within the organization. Directs the
efforts of all the performance improvement initiatives to ensure
overall compliance with all regulatory standards including
national, state, CMS, and other agencies. He/She works with
clinicians and administrators to improve overall patient safety and
systems-level outcomes. Benefits: Fantastic Salary Opportunity for
Growth Great work environment PTO- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Accident, Cancer, Short Term
Disability, and Life Insurance Available Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which
includes surveillance; analysis of data; development reports,
policies, and procedures. Use epidemiological principles and
statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection
prevention and control strategies. Provides consultation and
education to staff, physicians, and community leaders with respect
to Infection Prevention & Control. Coordinate with the Infection
Prevention and Control Committee to determine the direction of
surveillance activities and actively evaluate the effectiveness of
the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually. Conduct risk
assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of
served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical
data, and new and emerging infectious diseases. Notify the County
and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering
to all internal county and state procedures. Develop and implement
continuously improved patient care procedures and control
mechanisms relating to quality, compliance, and infectious
diseases. Participate in infection prevention and control education
of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter,
including classes in infection prevention and control practices and
employee health. Ensure the infection prevention and control
procedures meet CMS, county and state, and CDC regulations,
standards, or guidelines. Organize Infection Prevention and Control
Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes. Staff
Development Responsibilities Oversees implementation and
documentation of the orientation plan for nursing staff and
contractors
Oversees nursing assistant education including teaching/managing
CNA classes; ensures in-service content meets the regulatory
requirement and individual needs
Collaborates with leadership and assists in planning, coordinating,
and conducting training related to federal, state, local, and
company requirements Serves as facility liaison to approved student
affiliations ? provides orientation of students to facility and
clinical processes; communicates with the instructor regarding
student observations; validates students? compliance with facility
prerequisites
Keywords: ProMedica Senior Care, Paterson , Registered Nurse - RN - Infection Preventionist, Healthcare , Riverdale, New Jersey
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