Overview
Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment.
Responsibilities
- Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting,
investigation and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff and visitors.
- Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current
standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
Oversees the facilities antibiotic stewardship program.
Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e. use and care of
urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing
and medication injections.
- Conducts infection control audits of dining, environmental, nursing and beauty salon
services.
- Conducts ongoing epidemiological surveillance for facility acquired infections and
outbreak investigations. Develop a plan and oversee intervention to contain and prevent
transmission of diseases. Report investigation results to the quality assurance
committee and medical director.
- Collect and analyze monthly data on laboratory and pharmaceutical antimicrobial usage
within village. Report results to quality improvement committee and medical director.
- Ensure compliance with facility infection control policies on contracted optical, dental,
audiology, laboratory and x-ray services.
- Leads the facilities Infection and Prevention Control committee. Develops action plans
to address opportunities for improvement.
- Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles and procedures
to staff, residents, and families.
Ensures public health department is notified of reportable diseases.
Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the
facilities annual assessment review process.
participates in and presents infection control reports at QAPI meetings
Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational
health and safety (i.e. employee health).
Reports flu and COVID vaccine information to NHSN as required.
Performs line listing and reports data to PRIISM.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current registration as a licensed registered nurse.
Certified Infection Preventionist
2+ years related experience preferred
Job Locations US-MI-Chesterfield
Job ID 2023-2080
Category Nursing
Shifts Days
Type Full Time (40+) per week
