Infection Prevention and Control RN, Brooks Rehab University Inpatient Hospital-Full Time Days

Brooks is ranked the #1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida by U.S.

News & World Report and is the only Jacksonville-area rehabilitation hospital to be CARF-accredited for stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, pain, pediatrics and general medicine rehabilitation.

Our hospitals also carry the Joint-Commission accreditation for quality and safety.

A Registered Nurse or Epidemiologist responsible for Infection Prevention Program development, Implementation, Coordination, Surveillance, Monitoring and Compliance and monitoring at the Inpatient Facility. 

Job Responsibilities:


* Serves as the Infection Preventionist and fulfills  role requirements for the facility(s), including but not limited to:


* Maintains knowledge of Federal, State, County Standards and Regulations regarding Infection Prevention and Control 


* Maintains knowledge of Joint Commission Standards for Nursing Care Centers regarding Infection Prevention and Control.


* Daily surveillance, tracking and trending of community and healthcare system acquired infections


* Provides facility staff education on Infection Prevention, upon hire and at regular intervals as well as when needed based on facility assessment


* Maintains required education and training as outlined by AHCA, CMS and any other regulatory or accreditation bodies


* Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff and proprietary information.                                                                                                                     


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.                                                                                                                             


* Maintain a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.


* Meets all requirements for mandatory education including annual TB Test and Flu compliance.                                              


* Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.


* Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.


* Promotes a positive image of the company to outside agencies and the public.


* Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.


* Exhibits excellent service to patients, resident, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.


* Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers.


* Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.


* Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical and legal standards.


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Job Qualifications: 


* Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field preferred (Epidemiology...