- Make daily rounds in order to monitor infection control issues.
- Check the Twenty Four Hour Report on a daily basis in order to monitor for residents with infections.
- Add new infections to the master Infection Control Log.
- Monitor staff performance for compliance with Infection Control protocol.
- Assist with facility staff education programs and provide one on one in-service training, should the need arise
- Prepare a monthly report of all resident infections to be given to Administration for presentation at the Quality Assurance Committee meeting.
- Audit medical records in order to insure compliance with regulatory issues concerning Infection Control issues.
- Assist with other nursing duties, as indicated (new admissions, hospital transfers, body audits).
- Be knowledgeable about and promote resident rights.
- Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
- Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.
- Any other duties, as requested by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
- Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.
- Lift
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- Reach – at and below shoulder height
- Push/pull
- Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork and small equipment
- Sit, stand and walk
- Twist, bend, stoop, kneel and squat
- Fine hand motor coordination
- Ability to read and write legibly
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
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Infection Prevention and Control - Trussville, United States - Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville LLC
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:To coordinate between the resident, the medical record and facility staff to monitor Infection Control issues and insure compliance with state, and federal regulations.
Accountability: Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Communicating with others
Hearing: Taking instructions from supervisor.
Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly.
Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) or Registered Nurse (R.N.) currently licensed and in good standing with the Board of Nursing in the State in which the facility is located.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:
Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category I. (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply.)
Other Considerations and Requirements:
Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is able to sit while charting medical information, he/she must be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.