Infection Prevention and Quality Review Coordinator

Description

Infection Prevention and Quality Review Coordinator

Location: Nashville, TN

Status: Part Time (No On-Call responsibilities) 

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse will implement the necessary interventions to support the infection prevention and performance improvement activities of the organization. The Licensed Nurse will assist with quality reviews and data analysis to identify areas of improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Gathers and reports data on patient and employee infections.
2. Monitors the Home Care Program and The Residence for potential infection spreading practices.
3. Assists with the implementation of the Infection Prevention Program including all needed documentation.
4. Monitors status of employees who have suffered exposures.
5. Submits revisions to Patient Safety, Quality, and Infection Prevention Committee (PSDQ as needed.
6. Writes an annual report addressing the infections rates and TB conversion rates of staff.
7. Participates in New Employee Orientation and Volunteer Trainings to provide TB and HEP B and Fit testing to attendees.
8. Remains current with CDC guidelines, infection control research and practices; provides staff with information as applicable.
9. Organizes and implements mandatory infection control in-services.
10. Participates in Performance Improvement program through monthly reports of patient and employee infections; submits as needed.
11. Assists with quality reviews, comprises data and participates in quality and improvement initiatives.
12. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings when appropriate.
13. Attends mandatory agency in-services, all staff, and support staff meetings as available.
14. Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
15. Assist with emergency planning activities and evaluations.
16. Influenza vaccinations, prepare, track and monitor
17. Infection disease tracking
18. Experience with electronic medical records
19. Quality oversight and service recovery monitoring and follow up
20. Other duties may also be assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, interpret and apply data theories and concepts of professional clinical journals, texts and treatment plans. Ability to write documentation, which accurately depicts the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Able to write policy/procedure and professional correspondence to various healthcare entities. Ability to calmly, maturely and effectively communicate, educate and build a rapport with patients, families, other healthcare professionals and community members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as dosage calculation and conversion, probability, simple statistical inference and algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportion to practice, patient care, healthcare management and infection prevention control related problems. Ability to interpret laboratory and diagnostic data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to put into practice theoretical constructs of professional clinical discipline training and continuing education. Ability to provide appropriate crisis intervention. Ability to appropriately delegate, teach and monitor care of peers and practice extenders related to infection prevention. Able to formulate hypotheses, use judgment and process to problem solve. Ability to apply assessment, planning implementation and evaluate skills to meet care needs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Reliable transportation necessary. Professional maturity and the ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations. Communication and Relationship Skills: Exemplifies high level of written oral and listening communication skills, always respecting patient confidentiality.

Agency Policy and Philosophy: Communicates and supports agency mission and values in all professional interactions.

Continuing Education: Seeks to improve knowledge and skills relative to performance of job and personal growth.

Quality and Performance Improvement: Participates in new and continuing programs designed to monitor and improve quality and performance relevant to the mission and philosophy of Alive Hospice, Inc.

Teamwork: Functions consistently and collaboratively as an integral part of Performance Improvement Team and other teams (committees, etc.) bringing experience and education to contribute to optimal team functions and outcomes.

Ethics: Demonstrates a high level of work, personal and professional ethics.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current TN LPN License. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to drive an automobile.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to infectious diseases and use of an automobile. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is usually in a general office or patient home setting.

Requirements

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The agency requires this position is required to complete 15 hours of continuing education per year covering topics that will contribute to improvements in carrying out the above responsibilities. Regulatory agencies may require some disciplines to have additional hours in order to be licensed or certified.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including meeting the required competencies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Licensed Nurse with a current Tennessee nursing license. Minimum of two years experience/exposure to infection prevention and record reviews. Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care. Minimum of two years nursing practice or equivalent experience required. Hospice and/or Home Health experience preferred.

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