Infection Control RN Risk Management

JOB SUMMARY
To implement promote and maintain an active infection prevention and control program through surveillance and investigative activities consultation education policy development and research throughout the facility. To work collaboratively with staff departments and administration to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections among patients. To assure that the facility and services are in compliance with infection control practice as well as local state and regulatory infection control standards.

RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the ASC Manager. Works with the Medical Director and Committees and
reports activities to same.
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a professional licensure to practice as an RN LPN or LVN PA APN
Education in Infection Prevention/Control Practices through reading nationally
recognized standards; seminars and meetings through a variety of learning methods
including attendance webinars and conference calls; reading of journals and
articles pertaining to infection control.

MENTAL DEMANDS
Require constant and frequent judgment leadership and effective communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Require visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers and occasional
use of other business office equipment. Require the ability to move frequently
throughout the facility and to perform desk and office activities.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Maintain documentation of education and training in infection control for self as
well as records of education on infection control for all staff and contracted
workers.
2. Collect review analyze and interpret surveillance data and recommend
appropriate actions to staff and administration targeted to reduce or eliminate
infection risks in patients and staff.
3. Conduct investigations of infections or outbreaks.4. Conduct activities related to exposure of patients and employees to communicable
diseases.
5. In collaboration with ASC Manager develop review evaluate and implement
infection control policies to improve quality of care.
6. Plan develop and conduct in-service education programs.
7. Consult with facility and administrative staff on infection prevention/control
issues.
8. Initiates and participates in quality improvement projects.
9. Prepares and presents quarterly infection control surveys.
10. Participates in Committee functions.
11. Read implement and monitor compliance to infection control policies.
12. Audit compliance to guidelines.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!