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Infection Control Employee Health Nurse
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At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Responsibilities
Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients
Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program
Essential Functions
Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients
Participates in Infection Control Committees
Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions
May educate patients as necessary
Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, and other staff members
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
Must have good and regular attendance
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Approximate percent of time required to travel; 0%
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field
Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements
Licenses/Certification
Current State RN license required
BLS Certification required
ICP or related certification preferred
Experience
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Infection Control Employee Health Nurse
role at
Kindred .
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Responsibilities
Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients
Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program
Essential Functions
Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients
Participates in Infection Control Committees
Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions
May educate patients as necessary
Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, and other staff members
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
Must have good and regular attendance
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Approximate percent of time required to travel; 0%
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field
Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements
Licenses/Certification
Current State RN license required
BLS Certification required
ICP or related certification preferred
Experience
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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