Infection Control Nurse

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Administrative Functions • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.

• Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.

• Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.

• Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day-to-day needs of the isolated resident.

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility.

• Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.

• Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

• Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices.

• Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.

• Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.

• Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.

• Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the facility.

• Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.

• Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility.

Reprocess as necessary.

• Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials from the facility.• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action.

Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.

• Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrenc...