Infection Control Nurse, Corp Quality & Accred Ops BOS, FT, 8A-4:30P

Infection Control Nurse

Develops, implements, plans, executes and assists with evaluation of the Infection Control Program. Coordinates and conducts surveillance. Develops, reviews and implements prevention and infection control policies and procedures. Collects, analyzes and communicates infection control data and information. Develops internal and external infection control risk assessments including review of new products and processes. Coordinates renovation and construction infection control risk assessments. Monitors regulatory, accrediting and licensing agency guidelines and regulations and integrates same into infection control program.

Conducts cluster and outbreak investigations in collaboration with other departments within the entity. Coordinates reporting to public health authorities. Plans and provides formal and informal infection prevention and control education to staff, medical staff and the community. Collaborates with entities, local, state and federal authorities in emergency management planning. Serves as a resource and consultant to entity leaders, the medical staff including licensed practitioners (LPs), employees and volunteers.

Actively participates during routine rounding, inspections, accreditation and regulatory surveys. Assists IPC manager. Estimated salary range for this position is $80516.80 - $107087.34 / year depending on experience.

Degrees:
Bachelors. Licenses &

Certifications:

BASC Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist. CBIC Certification In Infection Control. Registered Nurse.

Additional Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 4 years of infection prevention or clinical nursing or combined experience required. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP for BOS sites) within 1 year of job entry. Minimum

Required Experience:

4 Years