RN / Infectious Disease Nursing Job in Beachwood, Ohio / Hospital
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Job Summary: Assumes responsibility and accountability for the surveillance of infections and for the hospital Infection Prevention and Control Program. In collaboration with hospital leadership, develops implements and evaluates the Infection Control Program. Responsibilities : Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees. Assures systems are in place to report infection surveillance, prevention and control information to: appropriate staff in the hospital Federal, state and local public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation (ex. NHSN, Ohio Dept. of Health, etc....) Accrediting bodies (ex. The Joint Commission) other referring or receiving hospitals or organizations needing information regarding the presence of infection in a patient received or transferred Plans, implements and directs the surveillance of infection of all departments and services that provide direct patient care or provide the support of patient care. Collaborates with Employee Health/Human Resources in the prevention and surveillance of infections among hospital personnel; includes interventions for immunization and/or treatment to staff and licensed independent practitioners. Identifies potential sources of hospital acquired nosocomial infection and implements actions to eliminate the source; and evaluates infection data to distinguish between hospital acquired and community-acquired infection. Assists in identifying, monitoring and controlling outbreaks of hospital acquired infection among patient and hospital personnel. Maintains surveillance in order to collect, analyze and trend data; provides accurate and timely reports to the Director of Quality Management, hospital leadership and appropriate committees. Assures the hospital implements infection prevention and control activities to reduce the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices and supplies. Acts as a resource to hospital personnel in implementing isolation techniques or other infection control measures. Communicates and collaborates with the Laboratory in order to identify significant laboratory results (ex. Specific organisms, contamination, etc....). In collaboration with hospital leadership and personnel from applicable departments or services, reviews and revises the program to improve outcomes. Provides education for employees regarding infection control practices during orientation and ongoing in-services as required. Performs patient rounds on patients with indwelling lines, catheters, etc. to ensure proper management and documentation; consults with physicians and nursing staff regarding further management. Provides education as appropriate to patients and families regarding isolation status and other infection related issues. Qualifications: Experience/Skills: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Minimum of two (2) years of staff nursing required Minimum of one (1) year experience as infection control nurse required Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel; effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred; proficiency in basic computer skills required. Qualified Infection Preventionist, Certification Board for Infection Control (CBIC), preferred but not required.
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| Employer: |
Kindred Healthcare
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| Post Date: |
Mar 07, 2019 |
| Profession: |
Nursing |
| Job Type: |
RN |
| Specialty: |
Infectious Disease Nursing |
| Location: |
Ohio - Beachwood |
| Job Reference: |
730644 |
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