Infection Preventionist

DEPARTMENT

Nursing

REPORTS TO

Director of Nursing WAGE:

Exempt Supervise and coordinate the multiple facets of the Infection Control Program. Assure a high quality of resident care by: Reduce infection risks to residents and personnel through surveillance of multiple activities and practices; Teaching information pertinent to infection control and isolation to all involved associates; Implementing monitoring and surveillance programs in an effort to identify and reduce infection hazards in the facility. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Inform DON, Medical Director and the Infection Control Committee of problems and progress in preventing and controlling infections. Advise facility personnel of isolation policy for disease-specific precautions for residents with infection Act as a liaison with the local health department in reporting infectious diseases in the facility and make recommendations to the Infection Control Committee Coordinate the vaccination programs for residents and staff. Lead and coordinate respirator fit testing for staff when necessary. Maintain close communication with all supervisors and nurses and verify that he/she is the primary focal point for accumulation of information related to possible communicable disease present when a resident is admitted or infection is acquired in the facility. Review all infections acquired and nosocomial infections monthly and quarterly. Investigate unusual epidemics, clusters of infections and/or infections due to unusual pathogens. Make facility rounds to verify techniques and procedures are performed in accordance with standards set by the QA committee according to the Infection Control Policy and Procedure Manual. Assist with programs regarding infection control and prevention Assist in the development and/or implementation of infection control measures Attend the Infection Control Committee/QA Committee meetings and coordinate the implementation of committee recommendations Compile data related to the facility infections according to the Infection Control Policy and Procedure and report to the Infection Control Committee. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse with current state license. Organized and detailed in work performance. Certification as an Infection Preventionist. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above. Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions. Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Physical and Sensory Requirements Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination. Relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility. Sitting 1-2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking. Walking 5-7 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting. Standing 1-3 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternating frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

Key:

Rarely = ≤ 5% Occasionally = 0%

• 33%; Frequently = 33%
• 66%; Constantly = 66%
• 100%
• (Rarely
• would most likely occur in emergency situations only)

Lifting:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1-10

lbs Constantly Resident charts, books, supplies and equipment 11-20 lbs Frequently Supplies and equipment 21-35 lbs Frequently Equipment, boxes of supplies 36-50 lbs Occasionally Transfer of resident, ambulation of residents, and equipment 51-75 lbs Rarely

• Transferring of residents

Carrying:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1-10

lbs Constantly Resident charts, books, supplies and equipment 11-20 lbs Frequently Supplies and equipment 21-35 lbs Occasionally Equipment, boxes of supplies

Bending:

Occasionally Squatting:

Occasionally Kneeling:

Occasionally Climbing:

Occasionally Reaching:

Frequently Grasping:

Occasionally Fine Manipulation:

Continuously Driving:

Occasionally Numbers 1 through 3 indicate the risk potential of your exposure to blood or body fluids. Established procedures identify the appropriate personal protective equipment that you should use when performing tasks. The following numbers indicate your risk potential: It is highly likely that while performing functions of this job, there will be tasks that will require you to be exposed to blood or body fluids. This job does not normally involve contact with blood and/or body fluids but while performing the tasks associated with this job, it may be necessary for you to perform a task that involves exposure to blood or body fluids. This job does not typically involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids. However, if the employee is trained in first aid/CPR, this may entail some exposure risk. The position of Infection Preventionist an exposure determination of

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL

It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of this company.

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT

This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, creed, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status with regard to employment. Job Description Review I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time. Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. I further understand that the purpose of this job description is to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the job and that it is not intended to contain each and every duty inherent in this job. I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities, which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.

Employee's Signature Date Supervisor or Orientation Leader Signature Date Pay:

$35.00

• $45.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person