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Infection Control-Employee Health Nurse

Kindred Healthcare

#Compliance #Registered Nurse #RN #BLS #Sanitation #Healthcare #Critical Care #Infection Control #Disinfection

Quick overview

The Infection Control-Employee Health Nurse manages hospital-wide infection control programs and directs all functions of the Employee Health program. They are responsible for developing policies, conducting surveillance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies like the CDC and JCAHO.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field and possess a current State RN license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing is required, along with BLS certification.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeSanitationInterpersonal skillsPatient educationInfection controlRegulatory complianceEpidemiologyEmergency responseCritical care nursingSurveillance systemsClinical nursingMedical-surgical nursingEmployee healthSterilization practicesCommunicable disease reportingBacteriology analysisInfection control auditing

Job description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Conroe is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions.
Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care.
With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.
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.

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