Infection Control Nurse (LPN / RN) - Full-Time

Job Summary LVN Quality Assurance/Infection Prevention

TeemaGroup

Full-time

In-Office | FLagstaff, AZ, United States

Skills Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Abilities Analyze and interpret information and data

Work with all levels of organization

Develop and coordinate training programs

Requirements Requires current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required

Infection Preventionist Certification required

In-state travel; valid AZ Driver's License is required

Utilizes assessment and scheduling protocol to evaluate quality of training and ensure that staff is adequately trained to meet desired outcomes

Maintains records to document training and compliance with regulations

Coordinates provision of information for regulatory surveyors with Administrator and Director of Nursing

Map out all infections with McGeer and non-McGeer criteria to provide for timely tracking and trending

Conduct infection control surveillance daily rounds to confirm compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections by facility staff

Keep abreast of any current information and attend educational opportunities to assist in role such as provided by CMS and CDC

Knowledge Principles of management and administration

Facility programs, policies and procedures

Quality assurance and utilization review principles and methods

OBRA and other pertinent nursing home regulations as they apply to quality assurance activities

Basic statistical and data gathering techniques

Basic training interventions that may be used to develop staff skills and knowledge

Varied approaches and techniques of adult instruction consisting of measurement, assessment, and skill based competencies

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