Infection Prevention Nurse
Company: Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks
Location: Elgin
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description Highland Oaks is small, 52-bed long-term care,
skilled nursing facility with a family-like atmosphere looking to
hire an Infection Preventionist who can help us fulfil our mission
of providing 'Loving Care to the Glory of God. We are a 5-star CMS
rated facility that is located on the west side of Elgin, just past
Randall Road. Responsibilities
- Create and maintain the facility's Infection Control
policies.
- Manage the facility's COVID-19 program, including tracking
staff and resident COVID-19 cases and maintaining the weekly staff
testing logs.
- Manage the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship program.
- Define the frequency and nature of surveillance activities and
perform and document the monitoring.
- Educate and remind staff on acceptable hand hygiene
practices.
- Identify and communicate information about residents with
potentially transmissible infectious agents.
- Instruct staff on caring for a resident on contact precautions
and ensure protocols are being followed.
- Instruct on essential steps to cleaning equipment.
- Participate and report on the Infection Prevention and Control
Program at the quarterly QAPI meeting.
- Take continuing education courses and watch CMS & IDPH webinars
to keep current on infection control regulations. Hours A minimum
of 3 days (24 hours) per week must be spent on Infection Control in
accordance with CMS regulations. Additional days are available to
fill-in as the Clinical Care Coordinator and/or Staff/Floor Nurse.
Requirements Active RN/LPN License in Illinois COVID-19 and
Influenza Vaccine Love of the geriatric population PI199158658
Keywords: Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks, Elgin , Infection Prevention Nurse, Healthcare , Elgin, Illinois
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