What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Service Coordinator/ Infection Control Nurse position at Excelsior Care Group?
Reliable, kind, and personable-these are the kinds of qualities we look for in our nurses. Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is consistently striving to deliver the greatest level of customer satisfaction. Join our team as we collectively provide the best care for our residents.
As an In-Service Coordinator/ Infection Control Nurse, you are to train our nursing staff about the policies and procedures set for our facility and make sure they are implemented on a daily basis.
Responsible for assessment and management of nursing care issues as related to residents in the area of infection control including but not limited to:
- Performs resident assessments for appropriateness of resident’s care with regard to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures.
- Performs clinical rounds for surveillance to verify status of resident, treatment, and necessary follow-up for care needs and staff development.
- Surveillance rounds to examine the environmental factors that may impact an infection control issues.
- Review lab reports and follow up procedures.
- Performs surveillance rounds to ensure that nursing personnel are performing in accordance with infection control procedures and standards.
- Investigates outbreaks of infection and assesses presence/absence of cross-contamination, and related data.
- Evaluates data for indicators of cause of infection.
- Interacts with nursing and laboratory personnel to coordinate and facilitate services.
- Ensures the exchange of essential information necessary for quality resident care in the area of infection control.
- Acts as a liaison with the local public health department in reporting infectious disease/infections as defined in the Infection Control Manual.
- Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations, and Company policy.
- Attends Infection Control Committee meetings as a part of QAA meetings and gives a summary of infections as to type and number of infections acquired by residents and/or employees.
Requirements:
- A valid RN License in the State of New York is a must
- Infection Prevention Certification
- COVID-19 vaccination is required
Benefits-(For Full Time):
- Multiple bonuses available
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Company Perks
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Team Like Atmosphere
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided as required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
If working with people who are caring, compassionate and, who treat their residents needs as their own is important to you, then you’ll want to be a part of our team!
