Infection Control Preventionist

Overview Infection Control Preventionist at Cape Cod Healthcare. Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our facility’s infection control programs in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Plan, organize, and direct infection control programs and activities. Plan, develop, organize, implement, coordinate, and direct programs designed to enhance infection control practices, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. (Hand Hygiene, Vaccines, Blood borne pathogens, FLU Program) Develops infection control training objectives, strategies, policies, and programs, in line with Staff Development of the employees of the facility. Coordinate concurrent review studies performed within the infection control program, and prepare resulting reports as required. Coordinates with the SDC the implementation of policies and procedures related to infection control training and educational programs for the employees of an organization. Establish and maintain tracking systems for recommendations of groups involved in infection control. Heads environmental rounds for infection control purposes. Conducts needs evaluation and designs curricula and courses to meet those needs. Liaison with management to ensure training and educational programs achieves corporate goals. Directs analysis and design of materials and programs and suggests enhancements. Prepares reports for management as necessary. (Bench Marking Infections, Annual PI Report etc.) Serves as chairperson of the infection control committee. Serve on various committees of the facility (e.g., safety committee, QAPI, RISK, etc.). Assists in the nursing care plan function development, implementation, and maintenance of a written plan of care for residents in isolation or on infection control precautions. Assists with budgetary and budgetary planning functions related to the infection control program. Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information and adhere to residents’ rights. Assists with Safety and Sanitation to identify and classify functions with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Assist Director of Nurses in narcotic destruction per DEA regulatory guidelines in lieu of SDC. Investigate and report infection outbreaks to Federal/State Agencies as needed; work with Local Board of Health and State Agencies as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in alignment with CARES values. Qualifications Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years of college. RN License current. Sufficient previous experience in clinical health care including direct experience in Performance Improvement. Certification to meet CMS guidelines to perform as an Infection Control Preventionist. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to make independent decisions in a timely fashion; strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Knowledge of performance improvement, staff development and infection control procedures. Leadership and supervisory ability; willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, policies, procedures for quality management and outcomes. Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and staff. Willingness to adopt new methods and principles into existing practices. Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition; must not pose a direct health or safety threat. Physical requirement: ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other physical and sensory requirements. Other Details Purpose of Position: Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct infection control programs in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations to ensure high-quality resident care and safety. Schedule Details: 32 hours per week, rotating days, occasional weekends and rotating holidays. Organization: JML Care Center Primary Location: Massachusetts-Falmouth Department: JML-Nursing Administration Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance | Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr