• Job Description

  Req#: 9b10160446c503fb

  Director of Infection Control & Prevention (RN)
  Life Care Centers of America
  Cleveland, TN

  The Director of Infection Prevention oversees the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and educational programming for Infection Prevention and Control and RespiratoryServices in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This position is vital to the integrity of the company-wide program for Infection Prevention and Control.

  Requirements

  • Have completed an approved Infection Preventionist Certification course (e.g., CIC, CBIC, IP-BC, IPCA, CDC)
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable state.
  • Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
  • Have applicable certifications or training per state requirements
  • Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

  Specific Requirements

  • Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies, including the CDC
  • Serves as corporate IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response strategies, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
  • Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and associate health practices
  • Performs work within the scope of license
  • Willing and able to travel
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing clinical services functions in the post-acute care facility
  • Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program
  • Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas. See position competencies for additional details.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

  Essential Functions

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate company-wide systems for the prevention, identification, investigation and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors
  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate a high quality infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infection to the extent possible
  • Serve as the educational resource for ensuring that divisions, regions, and facilities are able to properly educate residents, families, associates, consultants, contractors, and volunteers on information regarding: COVID-19, infectious diseases, outbreaks, and infection control practices the facility uses to mitigate the spread of infection
  • Regularly review CDC and State Health websites for Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals for current information and ensure associates and residents are updated when guidance changes
  • Track the infection preventionists in the facilities including the designated back-up persons
  • Report to regional, division, and corporate team members openings in the IPC roles in the facilities
  • Serve as a resource for all departments, associates, and licensed independent practitioners on infection prevention and control matters
  • Develop and provide ongoing training to the facilities on matters of infection prevention and control
  • Conduct outbreak tracking, symptom monitoring, investigation, and reporting in accordance with local health and state agency as required by law
  • Initiate follow-up on associate/resident exposures to communicable diseases
  • Coordinate the development, review, and revision of the Annual Infection Prevention and Control Plan
  • Participate in short- and long-range planning for the Infection Prevention and Control Program
  • Serve as clinical lead in the implementation and support of the Antibiotic Stewardship program
  • Participate in the ongoing review of facility assessment to ensure identification of Infection Control resources necessary to care for its residents competently during both day to day operations and emergencies
  • Provide education and resources on NHSN reporting in accordance with F885
  • Serve as the clinical lead for Associate Health, Vaccinations, Safer Sharps, and Post Exposure Coordination
  • Participates as needed with monitoring PBJ data secondary to infection preventionist
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Lift weight as deemed appropriate for the position

  An Equal Opportunity Employer

  Job Type: Full-time

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

  Medical Specialty:

  • Infectious Disease

  Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  Language:

  • English (Required)

  License/Certification:

  • Infection Control Certification (Preferred)
  • RN License (Preferred)
  • Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (Preferred)

  Work Location: In person

• About the company

  Our residents and patients matter most at Life Care Centers of America. Whether you’re looking for short-term rehab as you recover from surgery or you’re needing some extended medical care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are here for you.

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