Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse at KINDRED REHAB GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

Huntington, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection control, Employee health, Epidemiology, Regulatory compliance, Surveillance systems, Clinical nursing, Medical-surgical nursing, Critical care nursing, Bacteriology analysis, Communicable disease reporting, Patient education, Infection control auditing, Interpersonal skills, Emergency response, Data analysis

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

This hospital is designed as a bridge in the continuum of care and is intended to provide intensive, specialized care for medically complex patients that require a longer treatment and recovery period. This hospital provides a committed and knowledgeable clinical team in a setting conducive to healing. Their goal is to treat the immediate and long-term needs of the patients with the goal of helping each patient reach the next level of well-being on their path to a full recovery. Job Summary Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients. Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program. Essential Functions Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments. Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements. Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes. Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens. Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients. Participates in Infection Control Committees. Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases. Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary. Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control. Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirements. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, and other staff members. Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations. Must have good and regular attendance. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Approximate percent of time required to travel; 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field. Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements. Licenses/Certification Current State RN license required. BLS Certification required. ICP or related certification preferred. Experience Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing. Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.

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Responsibilities

The nurse will implement and monitor hospital-wide infection control policies while managing the employee health program. They will also collaborate with clinical staff and health departments to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and ensure regulatory compliance.