Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist and RN unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent,

recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and

comfortable environment.

Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and

control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards

of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.

Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.

Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary

catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication

injections).

Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to

address opportunities for improvement.

Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned.

Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s

annual facility assessment review process.

Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards,

policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to

ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing

and controlling infections.

Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and

procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).

Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases.

Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and

safety. (I.e. employee health).

Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.