RN-Registered Nurse -Long Term Care Infection Preventionist
Mercy Health Corporation | |
United States, Wisconsin, Janesville | |
Sep 22, 2024 | |
Overview
The Infection Prevention & Control RN manages the infection prevention program in conjunction with the Infection Prevention & Control Committee and the Infectious Disease Practitioner. The position is trained in epidemiology principles and is responsible for the prevention, surveillance, interpretation, analysis and reporting of healthcare acquired infections; educating employees, patients and visitors about infection control; and the development of policies and procedures to ensure infection control practices that meet the standards of regulatory agencies, CMS, OSHA, state and local public health departments and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities
Education and Experience RN with graduation from an accredited school of nursing RN License in both IL and WI needed BSN preferred or enrolled in an accredited BSN Completion Program. Certification/Licensure APIC Basic Training in infection control within 1 year Certification in Infection Control preferred; required within 4 years of hire State Nursing License Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Employee is required talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations |