Infection Control Nurse (RN)-Canal Winchester
Description:
Full Time Infection Control Nurse
Canal Winchester Care Center & Rehabilitation Center
Infection Preventionist Nurse/Staff Development
Are you a nurse who is passionate about infection control and prevention? The Infection prevention nurse is responsible for designing systems and approving actions to prevent or control infections, based on surveillance reports of infections and infection potential among residents and staff.
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating all activities of the infection prevention and control program that meets the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.
Responsibilities:
As an infection prevention nurse, you will:
Monitor healthcare-associated infections.
Assess infection prevention problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
Initiate, review, and revise infection prevention policies and procedures.
Conduct outbreak investigation and initiates control measures. And report communicable diseases to the state as required by law.
Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing inservices.
Consults with department heads and physicians as needed to improve care.
Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases.
Employee New Hire Process: complete History & Physical and administer 2 step Mantoux testing for new employees Qualifications:
Current Ohio RN Nursing License in good standing
Current CPR certification.
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance in a Long-Term Care Setting
Previous experience with PointClickCare is a plus. Optalis offers:
Competitive market wages
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability/Life Coverage
Generous PTO Program
401k with Employer Match
6 Company paid Holidays per year.
Come make a difference in our Resident's lives.
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