Infection Control Nurse - RN

Position Summary

The Infection Control Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated/nosocomial infections.

Position Responsibilities of an Infection Control RN/LPN

• Does on-going monitoring of health care associated/nosocomial infections
• Track trends in infection within the facility and report infection clusters to appropriate agencies required by state and local regulations.
• Identify infection control issues and make recommendations for corrective action
• Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
• Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance
• Ensures compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Tuberculosis Control Plan
• Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law
• Attend required in-service education, presents Infection Control in-services
• Participates in the QA process and “Nurse On-Call” program
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse (PA/OH)/Licensed Practical Nurse (OH only) with the State Board of Nursing. CPR certification recommended. Certification in Infection Control is desired.

Benefits

• for a Nurse:
• Promotion opportunities
• Flexibility
• Education/Learning
• Competitive benefit package

What we look for in Infection Control RN/LPN

Experience – If you’ve had a job or experience in a position with similar goals and responsibilities, we’d love to connect with you. Skills – We’re looking for individuals that are compassionate, team players, social, trustworthy and service-minded. Characteristics – We’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated, dependable, ethical, and ready to jump in and provide outstanding care and customer service to our residents.

The Company

Our Core Values, better known as We Care is that each and every employee in the organization is held to standards of Wholeheartedness, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and being Ethical. Whether you work for HCF or become a resident of HCF, we can promise you one thing; we will treat you like family!