Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist
Azza HealthCare Agency · Fort Morgan, CO · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates resident care quality related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI), ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate resident care quality related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI)
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards
- Collect, analyze, and present infection data
- Provide recommendations for improvement
- Monitor staff adherence to infection control protocols
- Deliver education to staff, residents, and families
- Serve as a resource across departments
- Oversight of Public Health advisories, COVID-19 response, and antibiotic stewardship programs
- Stay current on infection control practices
Qualifications
- An RN license
- Nursing diploma
- CPR certification
- Specialized IPC training
- Experience in geriatrics preferred
Requirements
- Independent decision-making
- Adherence to legal and company policies
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Maintain professional relationships