Infection Control & Prevention Nurse
Infection Control & Prevention Nurse
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of the facilitys interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety the InfectionControl & Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures andpractices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the facilitys activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associatedinfections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread ofinfectious organisms.
Systematically collects analyzes and interprets health data in order to plan implementevaluate and disseminate appropriate public health practices.
Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instructionand dissemination of information on healthcare practices.
SKILLS
- Highly energetic individual who demonstrates a desire to develop and implement aneffective infection prevention and control program.
- Plan and conduct training seminars and exercises and has a working knowledge ofnursing practice and theory.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills display leadership and creativitypossess time management skills and have extensive presentation experience.
- Adaptable and flexible in order to meet a wide range of service needs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care emergency medicine and medical/surgical nursing.
Current professional license in the State of Maine
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Read analyze and interpret contracts technical procedures and/or government regulations
Display proficiency in computer and software skills
Write reports and other forms of correspondence
Present verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
We want to supportyour work and life balance so we have flexible shifts available and wouldlove to speak with you about what interests you.
- Flexible Shifts
- Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
- Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical dental vision and disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flexible savings account including medical & dependent
- Paid Time Off available to all employees
- 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
Employment Type
Part-Time
