Infection Preventionist/Educator - Country Arch Care Center
Union Township, NJ 08867
About the Job
RN preferred, experienced required.
POSITION TITLE: Infection Control Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Infection Control Coordinator assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;
2. Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;
3. Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;
4. Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;
5. Assumes responsibility for detecting and reworking nosocomial infections in a systematic and current basis;
6. Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices;
7. Performs epistemological investigation of all significant clusters of infection;
8. Recommends changes to corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Control Manual;
9. Conducts rounds throughout nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal, and Care Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and the Administrator;
10. Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow up medical reviews/PPD’s in accordance with state/federal regulations;
11. Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy;
12. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fore and accidents.
13. Empties all kitchen and housekeeping trash;
14. Insures that all entrance ways are clean and that they are maintained;
15. Follows cleaning procedures in a safe manner;
16. Completes all assignments as scheduled; maintains equipment in good working condition and returns it to the proper storage location after use;
17. Checks stock and notifies supervisor of supplies used;
18. Follows facility’s policies and procedures;
19. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
20. Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIRNMENTS:
1. The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing
2. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred
3. Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of the Facility Infection Control Manual are also required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
4. 1. Physical Demands: (Answer yes or no)
Reaching (overhead)
yes
Handling
yes
Fingering
yes
Feeling
yes
Talking or Hearing
yes
Seeing
yes
(Answer: 0-33% - Rarely/ 34-66%- Occasionally/ 67-100 – Frequently)
Standing
34-66%
Walking
34-66%
Sitting
0-33%
(Specify amount of weight in pounds)
Pulling
75
Lifting
75
Carrying
<50
Pushing
75
(Answer yes or no)
Climbing (stairs)
yes
Balancing
yes
Stooping
yes
Kneeling
yes
Crouching
yes
Crawling
yes
Twisting
yes
1. 2. Location of Job Activities: (Answer in %)
Outside 0%
Inside 100%
2. 3. Environmental Conditions: (Answer yes or no)
Extreme heat without temperature changes
no
Extreme cold with or without temperature changes
no
Wet or humid
no
Noise and/or vibrations
yes
Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy)
no
Explosive, burns, electrical, other Atmospheric conditions
no
Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas
yes
Unprotected heights
no
Moving machinery
no
Operating automotive equipment
no
Operating foot controls
no
Uneven ground
no
Protective clothes (list)
(Gowns, masks, gloves in accordance with policy)
yes
3. 4. Work Situations: (Answer yes or no)
Measurable or verifiable criteria
yes
Dealing with people
yes
Repetitive and continuous
yes
Performing under stress
yes
Set limits, tolerance, or standards
yes
Problem solving
yes
Comparing
yes
Taking instructions
yes
JOB SKILLS:
1. Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices.
2. Must have thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the are to which assigned.
3. Must have knowledge of dietetic, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
4. Must have skilled in handling and manipulating instruments and equipment.
5. Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.
6. Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infection diseases.
7. Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
8. Must provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:
1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees;
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
If you are under 18 years of age, there may be some essential functions of the job that you are restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if you are under 18.
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions mat be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description is no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.
