Infection Preventionist
Core
Develop, implement, and monitor infection control programs in a nursing care facility to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among residents and staff.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (Nursing Care Facility)
Builds
Infection control protocols, isolation procedures, and staff training programs
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing Care Facilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Infection control protocols, aseptic technique, isolation precautions, regulatory compliance (CDC/OSHA), data analysis, report writing, staff training, sterilization monitoring, TB management
Preferred skills
Experience with nosocomial infection tracking, environmental sanitation oversight, laundry and cleaning procedure development
Technologies
Microbiological and serological laboratory services, sterilization equipment, facility computer systems
Responsibilities
Monitor infection control practices and conduct rounds on nursing units; Review infectious disease laboratory reports and consult on care plans; Prepare monthly summaries of infections and special investigations; Orient new employees to infection control policies and hand hygiene; Participate in government facility surveys and inspections; Report reportable diseases to health departments; Assist in developing TB management control programs.