Infection Preventionist Nurse Job at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Newburgh, IN 47630
Overview:
As a nurse in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
The Infection Preventionist (IP) reports to the Director of Clinical Services and partners with the Medical
Director, Medical Staff responsible for Antimicrobial Stewardship, and other stakeholders to develop a system
of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP),
which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development
and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.Responsibilities:
Oversight of the IPCP, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements:
A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and
communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing
services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment... and following accepted
national standards;
IND123 Qualifications:
If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.
As a nurse in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
- Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
- $1,000 new employee referral program
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 dollars FT, and $5,000 dollars for PT
- Paid life insurance
- 401k opportunities after your first year
- $2 Shift differential! $1 Weekend Program!
- DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
- Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
- Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program
The Infection Preventionist (IP) reports to the Director of Clinical Services and partners with the Medical
Director, Medical Staff responsible for Antimicrobial Stewardship, and other stakeholders to develop a system
of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP),
which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development
and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
The essential functions listed below (from the State Operations Manual, Appendix PP) are typical examples of
work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as
assigned.
work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as
assigned.
Oversight of the IPCP, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements:
A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and
communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing
services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment... and following accepted
national standards;
Written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must include, but are not limited to:
A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before
they can spread to other persons in the facility;
When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported;
Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections;
When and how isolation should be used for a resident; including but not limited to:
The type and duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism
involved, and a requirement that the isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the
circumstances.
The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or
infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food, if direct contact will transmit
the disease; and
The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by staff involved in direct resident contact.
A system for recording incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective actions
taken by the facility.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infectioon
A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before
they can spread to other persons in the facility;
When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported;
Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections;
When and how isolation should be used for a resident; including but not limited to:
The type and duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism
involved, and a requirement that the isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the
circumstances.
The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or
infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food, if direct contact will transmit
the disease; and
The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by staff involved in direct resident contact.
A system for recording incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective actions
taken by the facility.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infectioon
IND123
Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the
annual infection prevention goals and action plan
Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related t infection prevention
Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections
of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable
diseases or infections before they spread
annual infection prevention goals and action plan
Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related t infection prevention
Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections
of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable
diseases or infections before they spread
Conduct outbreak investigations
Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national
agencies as required
Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use
Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general
orientation, and annual review as needed; education includes but is not limited to:
Hand hygiene
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
Specific direct and indirect care settings
Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices
Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated
Resident placement, transfer, and discharge
Environmental hazards
Use of patient care products and medical equipment
Resident immunization programs
Assess the need for, develop, and implement written policies and procedures for infection control,
including those for standard precautions and for transmission-based precautions, including when these
should be used, the duration of use, and the type of precautions needed for a particular infection or
organism
Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national
agencies as required
Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use
Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general
orientation, and annual review as needed; education includes but is not limited to:
Hand hygiene
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
Specific direct and indirect care settings
Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices
Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated
Resident placement, transfer, and discharge
Environmental hazards
Use of patient care products and medical equipment
Resident immunization programs
Assess the need for, develop, and implement written policies and procedures for infection control,
including those for standard precautions and for transmission-based precautions, including when these
should be used, the duration of use, and the type of precautions needed for a particular infection or
organism
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our employees and meeting our obligation to provide and maintain a facility that is free of known hazards. Accordingly, we require certain measures be taken to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our resident and visitors; and the community at large from the COVID-19 virus, which may be reduced by vaccinations. Therefore, Oak Hill Senior Living requires all employees to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All employees are required to provide proof of at least one vaccination for the COVID-19 virus. If you feel that you are unable to receive the vaccination for religious or medical reasons, please discuss this with the Oak Hill Senior Living Human Resource Director.
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