RN - Registered Nurse - Infection Control Specialist
Core
Infection Prevention and Control Specialist supporting safe patient care, quality improvement, and successful regulatory surveys.
Role type
Infection Control Specialist (Registered Nurse)
Builds
Infection Control Programs and activities across healthcare facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Infection Prevention
Required skills
Epidemiology, Infection disease principles, Joint Commission survey experience, DOH survey experience, Medical record review, CDC NHSN reporting criteria
Preferred skills
Epidemiology, Infection disease principles
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate inpatient Infection Prevention and Control activities; Identify and record hospital-acquired infections (HAIs); Develop and revise infection control policies and procedures; Conduct rounds in patient care areas to recommend changes; Participate in surveillance activities to identify unusual epidemic situations; Collaborate with community health agencies and Public Health authorities; Perform concurrent and retrospective medical record reviews.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC