GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical
and psychosocial environment for the residents
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread
of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable
diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for
infection prevention and control.
Oversees the facility's antibiotic stewardship program.
Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility's annual facility assessment review
process.
Reviews and/or revises the facility's infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as
needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for
preventing and controlling infections.
Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where
appropriate).
Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases.
Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and
state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any
retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or
administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Serves as resource for staff regarding infection prevention and control, including the identification of when a resident needs to be placed
on transmission-based precautions.
Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
Assist with new hire training, provide interim support during vacancies
Assist with mock surveys,
Assist with oversight of focus center, mentor/mentee connections, other miscellaneous assistance as needed
Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Must adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing;
A professionally-trained medical technologist (or clinical laboratory scientist) that has earned at least an associate's degree in medical
technology or clinical laboratory science;
Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional
license.
Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education
Must be willing to travel when needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information
Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all
levels
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fingering, fine hand coordination, ability to talk and hear; ability to read and write; ability to
communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to adequately lift, support and bodily manipulate the weight of a
patient.