Infection Prevention Pract RN- FT- RMC New

Work Shift

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Summary

Position Overview:

Identifies and investigates problems and trends as well as recommends resolutions for prevention of nosocomial infections for patients, staff and visitors according to established policies and procedures. Assesses, evaluates and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of infectious disease and infection control practices. Provides infection control surveillance and consultation services. Continually analyzes and monitors practices, policies, and systems as they relate to standards of the infection control program; serves as a resource person for nursing and other professional personnel. Supports quality initiatives and reporting mandates through data collection, analysis and reporting. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Associate's degree in nursing and must obtain BSN within 2 years of hire OR Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Public Health

Experience: Two years of infection control experience in healthcare. Experience in an acute care setting preferred. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or must obtain within 2 years of hire.

Other Credentials: Registered Nurse - NJ or Bachelor's degree

Knowledge and Skills:Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis. Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices.

Special Training:Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines, OSHA, and regulatory and CDC requirements.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Ability to multi-task and ability to function in stressful and emergency situations.

Usual Work Day:Exempt Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Essential Functions

• Surveillances activities to decrease healthcare associated infections and improve patients outcomes. Reviews and exercises discretion and judgment when investigating trends, clusters, outbreaks and unusual events.
• Identifies and tracks nosocomial infections.
• Reports communicable diseases and outbreaks to appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Provides consultation on epidemiology issues.
• Performs medical record review to determine if variations from quality criteria exist and to determine if further peer review is required. Maintains current knowledge of guidelines, criteria and evidenced based practices.
• Participates in data collection and analysis to facilitate effective quality outcomes accurately and effectively. Analyzes statistical reports and develops reports that identify compliance or areas for improvement.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures per evidences based standards.
• Provides effective survey preparation and coordination.
• Provides consultation, education and training to healthcare personnel.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing

Occasional physical demands include: Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Talk or Hear

Continuous Physical Demands Include

Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Far Vision, Minimal Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Anticipated Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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