Summary

Chamberlin Park is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Infection Control Nurse, Risk Management Nurse to join our team. As an RN Infection Prevention Nurse, you will play a vital role in evaluating the quality of resident care and outcomes related to healthcare-associated infections. If you are passionate about infection control, meticulous in tracking and analyzing infection data, and dedicated to the safety of healthcare workers and patients, we want to hear from you.

Details

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing monitoring of healthcare-associated infections
• Assess infection prevention areas for improvement and make recommendations for corrective action
• Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program
• Prepare the agenda for the infection prevention committee
• Monitor or oversee infection prevention practices and employee compliance
• Serve as a resource for all departments and personnel
• Initiate, review, and revise infection prevention policies and procedures
• Conduct outbreak investigations and initiate control measures
• Report communicable diseases to local, state, and federal agencies as required by law
• Provide educational offerings for orientation and ongoing in-services
• Consult with department heads, pharmacists, and physicians to improve care
• Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases
• Attend facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program meetings
• Interact with occupational health on issues related to exposures to communicable diseases
• Participate in short- and long-range planning for the infection prevention department
• Perform other duties as directed

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of Ohio
• Primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or related field
• Qualification by education, training, experience, or certification
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control
• Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer skills required for the position

About Chamberlin Park

Chamberlin Park is a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, one of the largest providers of post-acute care in the nation. As a family-owned company, we are dedicated to creating caring communities where our staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another. When you join Chamberlin Park, you join a team of compassionate healthcare professionals committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

Benefits

At Chamberlin Park, we offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits for our employees. In addition to a supportive work environment, we provide PTO plans, quality medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

If you are ready to make a difference in infection control and risk management, join our team at Chamberlin Park. Apply today!