Infection Control Nurse-RN Morrow, GA

Full‑time Position with Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefit Package! Lake City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is Hiring for a Infection Control Nurse‑RN!

Shift: M‑F 8am–4:30pm

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the Infection Preventionist serves as a support person within the facility, providing guidance and education; assistance in problem solving related to resident care; monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinating the Infection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the Resident Care Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
• Partners with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.
• Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance of healthcare‑acquired and community‑acquired infections.
• Conducts infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Directs and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification for the QA committee.
• Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as:
  • Monitoring resident care delivery systems
  • Performing chart reviews
  • Checking Physician Orders as needed
• Provides education and training regarding infection prevention and control practices to all staff. Includes evidence‑based infection control practices and isolation precautions.
• Assists with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Works with facility committees on policies and procedures, program development and in‑servicing.
• Keeps current and is knowledgeable of new regulations, directives, and infection prevention and control material in order to accurately interpret and relay the information.
• Assists with new program development as requested.
• Conducts rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control practices with staff; investigates and collects infection data from departments.
• Maintains a record of incidents of infection and corrective actions related to infections.
• Provides education on Antibiotic Stewardship program.
• Maintains certification in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Assists with communicable disease notification per state directive.

Experience: Experience in the areas of Nursing Administration and teaching geriatric and restorative nursing required.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license in the state.
• Experienced in skincare.