RN Staff Development & Infection Prevention Coordinator in Chandler, AZ

Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Position Summary

The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions.

Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures.

Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.

Reports to Director of Nursing (DON)

Working Conditions

Attends and participates in continuing education programs (ex. Infection Prevention and Control)

Works in department as well as throughout facility

Subject to frequent interruptions

Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances

Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.

Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary

Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday

Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS, the hepatitis B virus, and

COVID-19

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certification s

Must possess a nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)

Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.

Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Must have completed an approved Infection Preventionist Certification course (e.g., CIC, CBIC, IP-BC, IPCA, CDC)

Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Must have applicable certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)

Specific Requirements

Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the CDC

Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations

Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices

Performs work within the scope of his/her license

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must be knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility

Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program

Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Essential Functions

Must be able to plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, investigation and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors

Must be able to plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate a high quality infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infection to the extent possible

Must be able to serve as the educational resource for ensuring the facility is able to properly educate residents, families, associates, consultants, contractors, and volunteers on information regarding COVID-19, infectious diseases, outbreaks, and infection control practices the facility uses to mitigate the spread of infection

Must be able to monitor usage and burn rate of personal protective equipment

Must be able to regularly review CDC and State Health websites for Infection…