Infection Control Preventionist (RN or LPN)

Infection Control Preventionist (RN or LPN) Tuscany Village Nursing Center in Oklahoma City, OK has an opportunity for an Infection Control Preventionist RN or LPN to join our team. The Infection Control Preventionist will promote, coordinate, and monitor a state‑of‑the‑art infection control program within our skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The role reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Infection Control Programming, works directly with Regional Nurse Consultants, Regional Directors of Operations, facility Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Infection Control Specialists and other staff to ensure each facility fully implements all aspects of our infection control program in compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA and other federal and state guidelines. Job Duties and Responsibilities Investigates, monitors, and communicates known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine sources and minimize spread. Demonstrates strong knowledge of standard methods and criteria for identifying nosocomial infections using an epidemiological approach that includes surveillance, data collection, and trending for identification. Instructs and counsels patients and staff on infection control issues and concerns. Collaborates with other team members to follow up on exposure incidents. Serves on the Quality Committee. Provides monthly infection control summaries and additional alerts to facility leadership and the Quality Committee, including an annual summary. Utilizes computerized documentation systems to access relevant patient data. Provides new staff orientation and ongoing mentoring regarding infection control practices. Follows Standard Precautions and appropriate CDC‑recommended isolation categories using personal protective equipment as required. Ensures processes are in place to identify and monitor patients requiring isolation for an infectious disease. Responsible for the implementation of the Infection Control Policy manual. Provides ongoing education to nursing and ancillary staff on infection control practice, current CDC guidelines and regulatory standards. Coordinates the annual review, revision, and evaluation of the infection control plan. Participates in staff meetings, patient‑care conferences and other committees as required. Participates in mandatory department and facility in‑services and education programs. Maintains ongoing education to improve job performance. Demonstrates sensitivity to a culturally diverse patient population. Proactively seeks team building and positive working relationships with all facility and medical staff. Participates in facility or departmental performance‑improvement activities and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter‑department processes. Demonstrates flexibility regarding assignments. Performs special assignments as needed or requested. Minimum Position Requirements Infection Control certification and experience is strongly desired. Current RN or LPN license in the state of practice is required. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and prioritize responsibilities. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company‑paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Supplemental voluntary benefits Paid Time Off with cash‑out and donation options Paid holidays Pay‑on‑Demand – payday advance Gym membership and fitness program discounts Employee discounts on everyday purchases and services Access to automobile and home insurance marketplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Tuscany Village Nursing Center