Solaris HealthCare Coconut Creekis now hiring. We are looking for people who are commited to providing the best life and care for our residents. If you are looking forward to becoming a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!

We are located at 4125 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 .

Infection Preventionist/Wound Care

Must have a IPC Certification or must be able to obtain within 60 days of hire

Position Summary:

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to insure residents needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Currently licensed as an RN. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating of our established infection prevention and control policies and practices.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• General Nursing Care Responsibilities
• Nursing Care Responsibilities
• Special Nursing Care Responsibilities
• Infection Preventionist Responsibilities
  • The Infection Preventionist (or designee) shall coordinate the development and monitoring of our facility’s established infection prevention and control policies and practices.
  • The Infection Preventionist shall report information related to compliance with our facility’s established infection prevention and control policies and practices to the Administrator and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
  • The Infection Preventionist shall keep abreast of changes in infection prevention and control guidelines and regulations to ensure our facility’s protocols remain current and aid in preventing and controlling the spread of infections
  • The Infection Preventionist will collect, analyze and provide infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consult on infection risk assessment and prevention control strategies; provide education and training; and implement evidenced-based infection prevention and control practices.
• Food Service Responsibilities
• Documentation Responsibilities
• Care Plan Responsibilities
• Admission, Transfer and Discharge Responsibilities
• Other Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Currently licensed as an RN in this state. CPR certified.

Experience

One year prior nursing experience preferred.