Infection Control Nurse - Lutherville Timonium, United States - Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Description

Summary

Stella Maris, located in Timonium Maryland, is looking for an experienced Infection Control Nurse (RN) to support their skilled rehab and long term care units.

This role will provide a comprehensive infection prevention program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our excellent clinical team to ensure quality care and infection control.
Infection Control Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurse
Full Time Position

Check out some of our benefits offered:
Paid time off (PTO) & Sick Leave (SSL)
Tuition reimbursement
403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more
Responsibilities
To manage the infection control program for the facility.

• Establishes, implements and reviews an effective infection control program for the facility that meets all government and industry regulations.
• Responsible for surveillance of nosocomial infections in the facility for both residents and employees, to include data collection and monthly reporting, and monitoring of compliance with infection control policies.
• Monitors, tracks, investigates and analyzes cause and spread of infections during an outbreak and communicates with all departments, Health Dept. and SVP, Clinical Operations. Initiates control measures and corrective action. Assures that all reportable diseases are reported according to Health department specifications.
• Maintains a complete and current manual of infection control policies and procedures, assuring regular review and updates, per COMAR
• Chairs the Infection Control committee; reports quarterly to the QI committee and actively participates in quality improvement programs.
• Obtains information concerning the communicable disease status of any resident being admitted to the facility.
• Monitors and investigates infectious diseases, potentially harmful infectious exposures and outbreaks of infections among personnel and implements preventive measures.
• Educates and encourages employees to use good personal hygiene and infection control practices. Responsible for tuberculosis testing program, influenza and HBV vaccination programs for staff, residents and volunteers, to include maintenance of accurate records.

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Requirements

Job Requirements:
RN License in Maryland
Bachelor's degree
BSN preferred
Minimum of five (5) years experience

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