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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailEstablished in 1980 the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice pediatrics internal medicine and geriatrics) GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program. GLFHC is currently seeking an Infection Control Nurse. The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for the development direction implementation management and operation of infection prevention at Greater Lawrence Family Community Health Center in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Clinical Committee and Site Nurse Managers. The incumbent will work to identify investigate monitor and report healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases. They collaborate with teams and individuals to create educate and sustain infection prevention strategies as well as provide feedback. They conduct ongoing staff development training and quality assurance performance improvement monitoring to insure adherence with the organizational standards professional guidelines and state and federal regulations. Qualifications Completion of a basic training program for infection control and risk management. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and accreditation standards. Certification in Infection Control is desired. Ability to develop policies and procedures. Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance. Collaboration leadership and conflict resolution. Communication skills oral and written. Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines. Knowledge of and ability to conduct data collection and analysis report writing and data presentation. Must read write and speak English fluently Requirements Holds a current state license as an RN.
Shift: Days Part Time 20 hrs per week
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Infection Control Nurse
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Full-time