Infection Control Nurse, LPN -, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Position Available In Simpson, Mississippi

Infection Control Nurse, LPN

• , Monday
• Friday, 8am
• 5pm.

2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars Magee, MS 39111 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL

REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, medical technology, microbiology, or epidemiology required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. One or more years’ experience in infection control preferred. Working knowledge of agents which cause disease, reservoir, knowledge of spectrum of disease, disease carriers, modes of transportation, host factors that enhance susceptibility, colonization of infection and approach to control infection required. Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and the infectious disease process required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections. Gather and interpret data and keep accurate records of all infections. Compile and present Infection Reports to the Safety/Infection Control Committee and the Performance Improvement Council at assigned intervals. Inspect environment and observe personnel activities for the purpose of detecting infection hazards. Monitor and evaluate compliance with standards set by facility policy and industry. Monitor and update all facility department supervisors on all area-specific policies and procedures important to infection prevention principles. Investigate all ‘exposure incidents,’ oversee post-exposure evaluation and follow-up process in order to recommend appropriate actions to be taken. Notify designated medical, administrative staff and appropriate health department authorities all reportable communicable disease. Develop and provide in-service and orientation programs concerning prevention and control of infection, standard precautions, isolation techniques and education on current infectious disease. Responsibilities may also include gathering, analyzing and presenting data, facts and trends on infection prevention to facility or corporate leadership. Train staff on infection prevention and control protocols. Assess and re-enforce infection prevention practices. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner. Education Required Associates or better Licenses & Certifications Required Lic Practical Nurse Drivers License Skills Preferred Safety Minded Oral Communication Planning & Organizing Computer

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Detail Behaviors Preferred Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Loyal:

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an

Impact:

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