Infection Control Nurse

Oversight of all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization. Performs infection prevention risk assessments and surveillance to comply with regulating agencies.

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer contribution
• Earned Time Off
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Free 24-hour fitness center
• Hospital Indemnity
• MASA – Medical Transportation Solutions

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement infection control orientation programs.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to infection control.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of annual PPE training.
• Develop and lead training sessions on infection control and protective equipment.
• Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.
• Conduct OSHA risk assessments at least annually and as needed, considering served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases with the Employee Health Provider.
• Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
• Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance, and infectious diseases.
• Participate in infection prevention and control education of all employees during orientation and annually.
• Ensure infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, county and state, and CDC regulations.
• Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes.
• Complete infection prevention surveillance activities for the facility.
• Assist with annual reviews of quality performance.
• Report data as required by CMS and NHSN guidelines.
• Conduct surveillance of McPherson Center for Health patients.
• Lead and coordinate Infection Control QAPI activities for McPherson Center for Health.
• Lead and coordinate Infection Control Committee meetings.
• Participate in McPherson Center for Health committees (e.g., Antimicrobial Stewardship, QAPI, Safety).

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare, preferred experience as an infection control nurse
• Licensed Registered Nurse

Skills

• Nursing
• Teaching and Training

Physical Working Conditions

• Sitting: 50% of the time
• Walking/standing: 50% of the time