RN, QI/Infection Control, Risk Management Nurse
Company: Chamberlin Park
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Chamberlin Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family
of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN Infection Control
Nurse, Risk Management Nurse to join our team.The RN Infection
Prevention Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident
outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections;
collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use, prepares and analyzes
healthcare associated infection data; presents infection data and
makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in
use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and
presents educational offerings for the staff; serves as a resource
to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect
the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare
environment; develops and recommends policies and procedures to
prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of
information and data; promotes compliance with regulations,
guidelines, and accreditation requirements; participates in the
facility QAPI program.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms
on-going monitoring of healthcare associated infectionsAssesses
infection prevention areas for improvement and makes
recommendations for corrective actionOversees the antibiotic
stewardship program.Prepares the agenda for the infection
prevention committeeMonitors or oversees infection prevention
practices and employee compliance for all departments and personnel
either by direct contact or through other administrative
personnel.Serves as a resource for all departments and
personnel.Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention
policies and proceduresConducts outbreak investigation and
initiates control measuresReports communicable diseases to the
local, state and federal agencies as required by law.Provides
educational offerings for orientation and ongoing
in-servicesConsults with department heads, pharmacists and
physicians as needed to improve careInitiates follow-up on
employee/resident exposures to communicable diseasesAttends the
facility QAPI program and participates in performance improvement
activities as well as antibiotic stewardship programs.Reporting
monthly infection and antibiotic use data at monthly QAPI. Issues
and concerns discussed with the Medical Director and
pharmacist.Interacts with occupational health on issues related to
exposures to communicable diseases and to bloodborne
exposures.Participates in short- and long-range planning for the
infection prevention departmentPerforms other duties as
directedQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMust possess a
current license as a RN in the state where the center is
located.Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical
technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field.Be
qualified by education, training, experience or certification.Have
completed specialized training in infection prevention and
control.Ability to teach and evaluate clinical
performanceCommunication skillsComputer skills required for the
positionBenefitsAs a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy
competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a
menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical,
dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also
offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending
Accounts.About UsA family-owned company, we have grown to become
one of the nations largest providers of post-acute care, which
includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care
centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation
centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we
have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the
development and management of adult living communities. We have a
single job description at CommuniCare, 'to reach out with our
hearts and touch the hearts of others.' Through this effort we
create 'Caring Communities' where staff, residents, clients, and
family members care for and about one another.by Jobble
Keywords: Chamberlin Park, Kettering , RN, QI/Infection Control, Risk Management Nurse, Executive , Cincinnati, Ohio
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