Midwest Health, Inc.
Overview
Infection Control Nurse
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Midwest Health, Inc. The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for preventing and managing infections within the facility. The ICN will report to the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies as requested. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. Implement and manage the facility’s infection control protocols and standards. Keep the facility up to date on all CDC guidelines. Stay up to date on the latest medical and clinical literature around the diagnosis, care, treatment, and risk factors associated with infectious diseases. Accurately document and report infection control data to appropriate sources. Provide infection control education to staff as directed. Manage testing for the facility. Provide oversight over all infection control procedures. Gather infection data, analyze trends, and communicate findings to other healthcare personnel. Provide training and education to other medical professionals on prevention techniques. Develop plans to prevent disease spread within the facility. Coordinate or lead an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. Reinforce the implementation of infection control practices as per CDC guidelines. Work to reduce infection rates and determine the origin of particular pathogens. Partner with the Medical Director for Epidemiology/Infectious Disease to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action. Essential Job Duties / Physical Requirements
Regular worksite attendance. Must have a valid professional license (RN/LPN) in good standing with the State. Must have a valid CPR certification. Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must be able to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to perform the essential position functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee may be required to use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Physical requirements include lifting up to 10 lbs frequently; 11-25 lbs rarely; 26-50 lbs rarely; over 50 lbs rarely. Reaching above shoulder height frequently; reaching at shoulder height constantly; pushing/pulling constantly; hand manipulation (grasping, handling, fingering) constantly; occasional twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing; and ability to operate a motor vehicle if required. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Infection Control Nurse
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Midwest Health, Inc. The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for preventing and managing infections within the facility. The ICN will report to the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies as requested. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. Implement and manage the facility’s infection control protocols and standards. Keep the facility up to date on all CDC guidelines. Stay up to date on the latest medical and clinical literature around the diagnosis, care, treatment, and risk factors associated with infectious diseases. Accurately document and report infection control data to appropriate sources. Provide infection control education to staff as directed. Manage testing for the facility. Provide oversight over all infection control procedures. Gather infection data, analyze trends, and communicate findings to other healthcare personnel. Provide training and education to other medical professionals on prevention techniques. Develop plans to prevent disease spread within the facility. Coordinate or lead an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. Reinforce the implementation of infection control practices as per CDC guidelines. Work to reduce infection rates and determine the origin of particular pathogens. Partner with the Medical Director for Epidemiology/Infectious Disease to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action. Essential Job Duties / Physical Requirements
Regular worksite attendance. Must have a valid professional license (RN/LPN) in good standing with the State. Must have a valid CPR certification. Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must be able to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to perform the essential position functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee may be required to use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Physical requirements include lifting up to 10 lbs frequently; 11-25 lbs rarely; 26-50 lbs rarely; over 50 lbs rarely. Reaching above shoulder height frequently; reaching at shoulder height constantly; pushing/pulling constantly; hand manipulation (grasping, handling, fingering) constantly; occasional twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing; and ability to operate a motor vehicle if required. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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