Infection Preventionist Nurse - IP Nurse

Overview

Location
:
Burbank, CA

Department
:
Nursing

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

Shifts Hiring
:
Full-time

Pay Grade
: $38 - $43 / Hour

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IP Nurse Responsibilities

• Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Participate in the Antibiotic stewardship program of the facility to support the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics
• Review and monitor antibiotic usage patterns in the facility
• Review antibiotic resistance patterns especially MDRO (MRSA, VRE, CRE, ESBL, etc.)
• Maintain infection Log and surveillance report for each resident that had infection
• Responsible for the collection and gathering of data for review of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
• Responsible for the coordination and consultation with the Pharmacy consultant with the use of antibiotic in the facility
• Responsible with communicating to Infection Physicians and Attending Physicians regarding the appropriate use of antibiotic medications
• Review every antibiotic order in the facility ensure that each medication has proper indication for use and is appropriate for the residents
• Review of resident’s assessments, by facility nurse, for appropriateness of residents care with regards to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures according to evidence-based practices. January 27, 2022
• Responsible also for reviewing Laboratory provider with any results that are flagged out with MDRO
• Perform daily rounds in the facility to assess and identify infection control related issues and problems. Conduct staff in-service education / training when needed, to abate known problems
• Perform hand hygiene observations and document findings of all departments including clinicians and outside contractual providers
• Acts as Infection Control supervisor, making sure all policies and procedures, regarding Infection Control are carried out
• Confirm, investigate and report Outbreaks
• Manage and follow up on employee and resident exposures to infectious diseases.
• Complete the Infection Risk scale upon admission, quarterly and when changes in condition occurs
• Conduct resident screening for TB during admission and annually using a 2-step tuberculin skin test, and Chest X-ray when skin test is positive
• Directs the implementation of the Immunization program for Flu and Pneumonia, ensure the completion of the informed consent and maintain a current log for immunization
• Perform surveillance of residents (and staff, when indicated) reported to have infections by collecting and analyzing and interpreting data documented
• Summarize data for a monthly and quarterly report
• Maintain infection control log for each infection occurring in the facility monthly
• Maintain tracking log for MDRO infections in the facility
• Collect and review types of antibiotics used in the facility, and cost of the treatment
• Review orders for antibiotic treatment if cultures were done prior to treatment and which physician started the therapy
• Review also antibiotic orders for length of therapy and any changes in the antibiotic during the course of treatment
• Attend quarterly QA meetings and participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee. Report findings of review and analysis to the Quality Assurance committee
• Responsible for sharing feedback to Physicians regarding individual prescribing patterns of cultures ordered and antibiotic prescribed
• Assist DSD in the education program for the clinical staff, residents and families concerning the appropriate use of antibiotic and proper infection control practices
• Other duties may be assigned

IP Nurse Requirements

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in California
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• Knowledge of long-term care patient needs
• Current First Aid and CPR Card
• Attended Antibiotic Stewardship Certification or Infection Control Training Program.
• RN or LVN from an accredited school or have a Professional training in nursing, Medical technology, Microbiology, epidemiology,…