Infection Control Nurse-RN Morrow, GA

LAKECITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER IS HIRING FOR AN INFECTION CONTROL NURSE – RN

Location:

2055 Rex Rd, Lake City, GA 30260

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 coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control Program as set forth in the Resident Care Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Provide directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
• Partner with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.
• Oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections.
• Conduct infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Direct and assist in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification for the QA committee.
• Work with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as monitoring resident care delivery systems, performing chart reviews, and checking physician orders as needed.
• Provide education and training regarding infection prevention and control practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control practices and isolation precautions.
• Assist with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Work with facility committees on policies and procedures, program development and in‑servicing.
• Keep current and be knowledgeable of new regulations, directives, and infection prevention and control material in order to accurately interpret and relay the information.
• Assist with new program development as requested.
• Conduct rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control practices with staff; investigate and collect infection data from departments.
• Maintain a record of incidents of infection and corrective actions related to infections.
• Provide education on Antibiotic Stewardship program.
• Maintain certification in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Assist with communicable disease notification per state directive.

Experience in the areas of Nursing Administration and teaching geriatrics and restorative nursing.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Experienced in skincare.