Infection Control & Wound Care Nurse | RN or LPN | Fox Run Manor

Overview

The Infection Control Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated/nosocomial infections.

• Promotion opportunities
• Flexibility
• Education/Learning
• Competitive benefit package

• Does on-going monitoring of health care associated/nosocomial infections
• Track trends in infection within the facility and report infection clusters to appropriate agencies required by state and local regulations.
• Identify infection control issues and make recommendations for corrective action
• Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance
• Ensures compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Tuberculosis Control Plan
• Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law
• Attend required in-service education, presents Infection Control in-services
• Participates in the QA process and “Nurse On-Call” program
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (PA/OH)/Licensed Practical Nurse (OH only) with the State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification recommended.
• Certification in Infection Control is desired.