Infection Control Preventionist

Franciscan Care Center is committed to creating the ideal work culture and is looking to add new members to the caregiving team. We have several exciting new opportunities for a RN Infection Control Preventionist .

Franciscan Care Center offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation in a beautiful environment. With an enclosed courtyard with gazebo, beauty/barber shop and a chapel for the convenience of the residents and their families. Franciscan Care Center is seeking professionals to join our team who promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and care they provide to the residents. Franciscan Care Center has growth opportunities! If you desire to join a team in which you will be an appreciated, valued member... Franciscan Care Center is the place for you.

Job Summary:

The Infection Control Preventionist Nurse assists with administration and compliance of employee health screening, vaccinations, in-services, recruitment of Nursing staff, facility and Nursing Department Orientations, and monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Infection control also provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations; guidelines, and accreditation requirements.

Job Description:

· Assists Staff Development Manager with administration and compliance TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccines, and flu vaccines and compliance of in-services

· Assists with following up with employees to ensure timely completion of TB screening

· Administers TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccines, and flu vaccines to employees and volunteers

· Tracks completion of TB screening, flu vaccinations, and required in-services and runs reports to identify staff who are due for screening and in-services

· Coordinates and leads educational programs for staff, including orientations, in-services, competencies, and training programs

· Maintains up-to-date certifications and knowledge of best practices and leads in[1]services for Nursing staff

· Assists with Nursing competencies

Assists with the process of obtaining CEU accreditation for programs,

Assists with New Employee Orientation/ Nursing Department Orientation

· Maintains current CPR, First Aide, and BBET certifications

· Assists with peer interview panels as needed

· Satisfies all educational in-service requirements mandated by CHI Living Communities, the department, external accrediting, and regulatory agencies

· Attends all mandatory in-service programs

· Adheres to facility policies and procedures

· Completes yearly online education program by deadline

· Assess infection control problems and makes recommendations

· Monitors infection control practices and employee compliance

· Conducts outbreak investigations and initiates control measures

· Has direct function for acute medical/nursing care plan and documentation pertaining to infections

In addition to the essential job specific duties listed above, the Infection Control Preventionist shall be required to perform all duties (essential and non-essential) in a manner consistent with the mission and values (compassion, excellence, inclusion, integrity, collaboration) of CHI Living Communities and will be evaluated on such basis. Furthermore, every employee must abide by all campus, departmental and safety policies, rules and regulations. CHI Living Communities has the right to change the job specific duties and specifications required for the position of Staff Development Nurse from time to time without prior notice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Staff Development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Long term care: 1 year (Required)
• Infection Prevention: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37