Infection Control RN

The Infection Preventionist performs surveillance activities for the purpose of defining and describing the occurrence and distribution of health-care associated infection-related indicators, safety management safety-related activities and indicators, and staff education in the principles and practices of Infection Control. RN

Provides surveillance of healthcare or industry practices to identify problem areas and determines any necessary interventions; gathers related data (i.e. reviews lab reports and patient charts, communicates with facilities and units), inputs data into various report documents for analysis; provides education and training to program areas requiring changes; evaluates and reports on data.
— Reviews needs for education and training; develops, organizes, and delivers infection control education to staff, patients, and the community through either formal presentations or one on one counselling. Delivers formal presentations to staff during orientation or community group activities, and evaluates training requirements.
— Provides consultation and expertise to a variety of stakeholders on infection control practices based on an in-depth knowledge of infection control and best practice research. — Investigates infection control outbreaks, conducts literature and internet research related to epidemiological studies and best practices; reviews and monitors statistical data, calculates infection rates, critically appraises significance of findings, and makes recommendations to address outcomes of outbreaks and/or changes in practice(s).
— Coordinates infection prevention and control (IP&C) activities; communicates with managers/administrators regarding suspicious outbreaks of infection; evaluates and provides advice and guidance.
— Participates and provides nursing services to immunization clinics including administering vaccinations and collecting data.
— Provides patients and their families with education literature and counselling on infection control topics.
— Attends and participates in department and committee meetings (i.e. regional waste management, regional infection control, etc.), and where applicable, provides input into policy and procedures.
— Evaluates the use of newly developed infection prevention technology or products for safety

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $3,720.00 - $3,920.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Minimum of two years clinical experience in field of study
• Must be covid vaccinated

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Infection Control RN: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,720 - $3,920