RN Infection Control Preventionist
- Location
- Brandon, Florida
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Posted
- Jan 09, 2018
- Closes
- Mar 01, 2018
- Ref
- 01384-11846
- Specialty
- Med / Surg
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Brandon
- Performs assessment, reassessment, development and implementation of the Infection Control Plan in accordance with regulatory agencies and all federal and state requirements.
- Assesses patients for risk of transmission or exposure to infections and implements appropriate safety precautions and follow up procedures.
- Utilizes and integrates all available pertinent data in developing Infection Control Plan that meets the needs of all customers.
- Interprets data to determine when patients or employees are at acute risk for infection and takes appropriate measures including notifying physician and/or Department Director.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the specific patient/health care worker population of the organization.
- Participates in patient rounding to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience.
- Conducts surveillance, reporting, data analysis and identifies healthcare associated infections using NHSN criteria, CDC guidelines. Complies with CMS, notifiable diseases and organizational reporting requirements.
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