The Infection Prevention Nurse Develops, implements, and maintains a facility-wide infection prevention and control program. Responsibilities include developing and implementing ongoing infection prevention and control programs, establishing facility-wide systems for prevention and control of infections, developing written policies and procedures, overseeing antibiotic stewardship program, implementing annual infection control risk assessment, providing education related to infection prevention, ensuring public health notification of reportable diseases, and maintaining documentation of program activities.
Skills for this role
Infection prevention and controlDisease preventionClinical program policy developmentEmployee trainingInterdisciplinary policy and procedure developmentHealthcare regulatory compliance policy developmentHealthcare policy developmentInfectious disease control educationRisk assessment implementationOutbreak surveillanceMonitoring of patient infection outcomesPolicy development
Certifications
Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
Requirements
State nursing license with no disciplinary action
Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
Nursing Diploma or degree in nursing, Certification in Infection Prevention & Control, Completing CE credits, Specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education, Disease prevention, Clinical program policy development, Employee training, Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience, Healthcare regulatory compliance policy development, Healthcare policy development, Infectious disease control education, Risk assessment implementation, Outbreak surveillance, Monitoring of patient infection outcomes, State requirements for relevant licensures or certifications with no disciplinary action against professional license
Benefits
Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Opportunities for advancement, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Flexible scheduling, Disability coverage, Critical Illness coverage, Accident Legal Coverage
Living in Suwanee, GA
Suwanee is a family-friendly Atlanta suburb in Gwinnett County known for its award-winning Town Center park and the Suwanee Greenway trail system. Nurses seeking a quieter, community-focused lifestyle with easy access to metro Atlanta amenities will find a welcoming home here.
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