Northern Nevada State Veteran's Home is now hiring an Infection Preventionist!
The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. Responsible for design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Is also accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Serves as a team member on various committees.
**Placement within a wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Collects infection data, maintains records for each case of healthcare- associated infection
Conducts outbreak investigations
Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices
Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities
Responsible for the following:
The prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis
Providing direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues
Directing the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams
Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan
Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC
Conducting surveillance of infections
Directing and monitoring audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies
Providing education and training
Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research
Works with the federal, state and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Current RN or LPN licensure
Current certification in Infection Control preferred
Preferred Education And Experience
Bachelors degree
Post-acute care work experience
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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