Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Surveillance – Conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms as specified in the Infection Prevention Plan. – Utilizes current NHSN definitions and applies them consistently. – Collects, aggregates and analyzes data. – Accurate NHSN data input – Consistently and proficiently runs validation reports through NHSN – Participate in internal and external validation of data – Confirms and investigates potential clusters and outbreaks – Participates in environment of care (EOC) rounds and oversees IP-related corrective actions. – Facilitates activities to ensure compliance with Hand Hygiene and Isolation Compliance Reporting and Communicating – Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. – Maintains accurate surveillance records and enters data into repositories. – Reports diseases to local and state public health authorities as required by law. – Submits internal and external data according to established deadlines. – Analyzes information to develop knowledge for appropriate dissemination. Education – Develops and delivers staff education programs. – Provides patient and family education of infection prevention practices as requested by clinical caregivers. – Provides Infection Prevention orientation for hospital team members. Leadership – Collaborates with Manager to review and implement system policies and procedures. – Utilizes resources to respond to the questions and needs of the organization. – Maintains regulatory and accreditation compliance. – Collaborates with Employee Health regarding healthcare worker exposure and illness prevention. – Assists Manager in annual risk assessment, goal development and surveillance plan evaluation. – Contributes to the evaluation of new products.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) or RN with other bachelor’s degree in health care related field Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required RN – Multi-state Compact 1.00 Required Cert in Infection Control 2.00 within 2 years Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years experienced in clinical nursing role Required and Minimum 1 year experience in infection Prevention Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent teamwork and relationship building. Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis; Knowledge of Infection Prevention guidelines, OSHA, regulatory requirements, and CDC guidelines is essential; Personal time management skills are required
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