Infection Control​/Prevention Nurse

Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

Nursing Home Facility Seeking Dedicated Nurse for Infection Control and Prevention (Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Professional Nurse, LPN)

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Bonuses
• Great benefits
• Great environment and career advancement opportunity

We will train the right person! Join us today!

Responsibilities include (not limited to):

• Infection Control Prevention
• ABT line listing
• Employee Health Management
• DOH Covid line listing
• Employee in-service and tracking
• Immunization tracking for residents and staff

Job Description:

• Executes on solutions to problems; assists with implementing and maintaining infection control measures; follow-up to prevent further problems.
• Provide education to all levels of employees/medical staff in infection control measures.
• Communicates with Infection Control Director, DON, Regional Director of Clinical Services, & Infection Control Director when appropriate seeking approval & advice in situations where warranted or in situations outside personal authority & expertise.
• Coordinates approach to specific situation and individuals to maximize attentiveness and participation with in-services.
• Meets with the Director of Nursing and discusses plans and priorities for infection control activities on a weekly basis or as necessary.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in presentation of reports
• Assess the delivery of Patient care throughout the facility and determines compliance with infection control policies and procedures as in the infection control plan.
• Serves as consultant to nursing and other departments (such as admitting, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and rehabilitation departments) on the care of patients at risk or susceptible to infection
• Ensures nursing staff are familiar with state, federal & local laws & regulations.
• Ongoing observation for regulatory compliance including mandatory reporting regulations and facility audits.
• Manages the policies & procedures & in accordance with regulations.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections).
• Reports communicable as well as unusual diseases of epidemiological significance to appropriate local or state departments of health.
• Assists the Director with review of the environmental aspects of Infection Control in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Health Standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

LPN or RN or MPH, Biology BS

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO

Working at Carnegie Post Acute at Princeton truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. As an employee, you will be an integral member of our team, and share in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents each and every day.

Carnegie Post Acute at Princeton has a friendly work environment with many long-time employees. We offer great benefits and a competitive compensation package. You can be anything you want to be...

Join our staff. Experience possibility.

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