What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Control Officer RN position at Southern Healthcare Management?
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Why Choose Us?
- Invest in Your Future: We prioritize employee development, providing opportunities to hone your skills and advance your career.
- A Team You'll Love: Our leadership team is laser-focused on overall team satisfaction. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where you feel valued and heard.
- Clean and Efficient Workplace: We take pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean environment and ensuring you have all the tools you need to work efficiently and effectively.
Benefits for our Full Time Team Members:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & More
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Employee discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs (for a better work-life balance)
- Great culture with a sincere appreciation for everyone!
Meet the Team & Explore Your Options!
Are you a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse seeking a career with a focus on growth and teamwork? We invite you to:
- Meet our Director of Nursing and discuss your career goals with a leader who champions your success.
- Connect with HR to learn more about our benefits package and other incentives we offer.
- Tour our facility and experience the difference firsthand.
Responsibilities of an Infection Prevention Control Officer:
- Be responsible for administering the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation / sub-acute care nursing center.
- Identify, investigate, report, prevent, and control the spread of acquired infections among residents, staff, and guests. You will manage and administer the centers COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed and educate staff on CDC updates, as well as ensure staff are educated in proper use of PPD.
- Serve as the center's knowledge specialist in CDC, Joint Commission, and Occupational Health standards, as well as federal and state regulations related to infection prevention and control in skilled nursing facilities
Qualifications for RN Infection Prevention Control:
- Associate's degree in nursing (ASN) required.
- RN Licensure in the state of practice
- Minimum one (1 ) years nursing experience. Long-Term Care / Sub-Acute Care Nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in Infection Prevention and Control with knowledge of patient care practices.
- Completion of Infection Prevention training/IPCO Certification within 5 days of employment.
Our Service Standards:
- Sincere Appreciation...for everyone
- Hearing Needs...and responding quickly
- Caring Approach...in everything we do
- Managing Situations...for positive outcomes
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of NursingValid state licensure as an RN or LPNMinimum of two years' experience as an Infection Preventionist or related healthcare experience with knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology.Completion of Infection Prevention training/IPCO Certification prior to assuming the role.CIC or APIC preferred.
