Description
Infection Preventionist | RN, MT(ASCP), MPH | LTC | Arizona
Location:
Opportunity:
• Responsible for facility Infection Prevention compliance with CMS Long Term Care Standards and The Joint Commission
• Oversees a systematic, comprehensive, and data-driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) approach to maintaining and improving facility safety and patient/resident care quality while involving all caregivers in practical and creative problem-solving
• Evaluates all patient care and infection prevention procedures and activities within the facility while making recommendations for and taking all necessary steps toward continuous patient care improvements
• Conducts surveillance, analysis, reporting, risk reduction, and outbreak control
• Provides consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies
• Serves as a thought leader for infection prevention and control
• Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and other facility staff members concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection
• Oversee an antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocol and contemporary prescribing practices
Qualifications:
• RN, MT(ASCP), MPH
• LTC Infection Prevention experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing, while performing all essential functions
• Proven knowledge and experience in the practice of epidemiological principles and infectious disease as they relate to infection control and prevention
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
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Job ID:
Job-029381