Infection Control Registered Nurse

Position: Infection Control Registered Nurse, FT Days
Description

ndred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 66-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 57 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

Similarly, our nine-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. We are located in within a medical district close to Darby Creek and West Chester Pike expressway.

Job Summary

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 immunosuppressed 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.

Qualifications

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.