Infection Control Nurse RN
Company: Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
$15,000 Sign on Bonus
The Infection Control Nurse will assess, plan, develop, organize,
implement, evaluate, coordinate and direct the infection control
and employee health programs in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations specifically CIHQ standards; CDC, OSHA and
local regulations concerning infection control, blood and body
fluids and universal precautions. The Infection Control Program is
directed by a Medical Director to ensure and maintain an effective
infection control program..
The Infection Control Nurse duties include:
- Overseeing the annual development, implementation, and
evaluation of Infection Prevention goals and objectives, and
conducting planning and risk assessment to reduce and control the
risk of health care associated infections
- Maintaining an effective hospital-wide program for the
surveillance, prevention and control of infections, in accordance
with Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendations
and CIHQ standards
- Integrating infection control into all hospital activities and
developing awareness about the Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
- Maintaining regular communication with agencies, healthcare
facilities, and federal, state, and local public health
authorities
- Preserving and improving the quality of care by sharing
information with all relevant departments
- Managing the collection and analysis of healthcare associated
infection data, as well as the development and presentation of
reports and educational programs for personnel and patients
- Ensuring that requested patient information is provided to the
Department of Health Services, and recommending to local
leadership/Risk Management when Public Health/Dept. of Health
should be notified in the event of an outbreak
- Overseeing infection prevention and control practices, as well
as assisting departments in survey readiness and preparation for
regulatory standard reviews, accreditation and licensure surveys in
both the acute and ambulatory care areas (e.g. CIHQ, OSHA, DPH,
CMS, etc.)
- Perform additional duties assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum nursing degree from an accredited school or
nursing.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in an
acute hospital or other related healthcare facility.
- Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology,
infectious disease, and aseptic technique to include
standard/universal precautions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a
Registered Nurse in the state employed.
- APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not
necessary.
- Must maintain current Provider CPR Certification throughout
employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance
requirements.
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards
of practice in job situations.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant .
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software
applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics,
databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of
abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care
related setting are ineligible for employment in this
position.
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
- Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in
the workplace.
About UsCornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was
founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our
patients, residents and their families.Our employees make a
difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our
quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence.
We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member
of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we
have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients
and residents.IND2
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