*Full-time
position with competitive wages and excellent benefit package!*

LAKE
CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER IS HIRING FOR A INFECTION
CONTROL NURSE-RN !

DO
YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?! PLEASE APPLY ONLINE OR IN-PERSON! 2055
REX RD, LAKE CITY, GA, 30260

Shift: M-F 8am-430pm

Under the
direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the Infection
Preventionist serves as a support person within the facility,
providing guidance and education; assistance in problem solving
related to resident care; monitoring compliance with state and
federal regulations and coordinates the Infection Prevention and
Control Program as set forth in the Resident Care Policy and
Procedure Manual.

Essential
Duties:

• 
  Provides
  directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.
  

• 
  Partners
  with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of
  Nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection
  prevention goals and plan.

• 
  Oversees
  the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance
  of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections

• 
  Conducts
  infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality
  Assurance Committee

• 
  Directs
  and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend
  identification for the QA committee.

• 
  Works
  with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as:
  a. Monitoring resident care delivery systems b. Performing chart
  reviews c. Checking Physician Orders as needed

• 
  Provides
  education and training regarding infection prevention and control
  practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control
  practices and isolation precautions.

• 
  Assists
  with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.

• 
  Works
  with facility committees on policies and procedures, program
  development and in-servicing.

• 
  Keeps
  current and is knowledgeable of new regulations, directives, and
  infection prevention and control material in order to accurately
  interpret and relay the information.

• 
  Assists
  with new program development as requested

• 
  Conducts
  rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control practices with
  staff; investigates and collects infection data from departments.

• 
  Maintains
  a record of incidents of infection and corrective actions related to
  infections.

• 
  Provides
  education on Antibiotic Stewardship program.

• 
  Maintains
  certification in Infection Prevention and Control.

• 
  Assists
  with communicable disease notification per state directive.
  

Experience:
Experience in the areas of Nursing Administration and teaching in
geriatric and restorative nursing required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate
of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license

to
practice as a Registered Nurse in the state. Experienced in skin
care.  

Lake City NRC LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status