INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
Universal Health Services, Inc.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for coordinating the activities of the facility's infection control program by assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required (RN/LPN); Bachelors Degree preferred. CME units in infection control also preferred. Experience: A minimum of three- (3) years experience as a RN/LPN in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing. Must have a valid driver's license. Additional Requirements: Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements. Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of a professionally recognized management assaultive behavior course, such as "CPI" Training, within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JCAHO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.
Surveillance
Reporting
Controlling
Education and Consultation
Additional Standards 1. Adhere to facility, department and Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures. 2. Attend all mandatory facility inservices and staff development activities as scheduled. 3. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality. 4. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives. 5. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient/resident information.
Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
1. Knowledge of infection control procedures, IOSHA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines. 2. Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease. 3. Knowledge of the County Health department procedures and practices. 4. Thorough knowledge of all infectious disease, disease warning signs, and response procedures. 5. Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures is essential. 6. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. 7. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures. 8. Effective oral and written communication skills. 9. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers. 10. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures. 11. Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information. 12. Ability to work as a team player. 13. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication. 14. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures. 15. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric). 16. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 17. Ability to meet corporate deadlines. 18. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
1. Ability to sit and stand (one-third of the shift), and walk (two-thirds of the shift). 2. Ability to reach above, at or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn twist, and throw. 3. Ability to see well enough to reach charts, treatment plans, and typewritten materials. 4. Ability to hear well enough to detect noises on the unit and to discern odors. 5. Ability to frequently lift and carry 10-50 lbs. 6. Ability to frequently push/pull wheeled carts from 100-200 lbs. 7. Ability to manipulate small and large tools (electric thermometer, telephone, wheelchair, blood pressure cuffs, walkers, paper punch, addressograph, restraints, staplers, EKG machine, copy machine). 8. Ability to spend 95% of the work day inside in temperatures varying from 60°-90 ° F. and where noise levels ranging from low to high. 9. Ability to spend 5% of the workday outside in temperatures varying from 30°-110 ° F. 10. Ability to frequently handle hazardous/infectious waste. 11. Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning; where mechanical and electrical hazards may occasionally be present and where dust, mist and steam are generated in housekeeping tasks. 12. Ability to work frequently at a rapid pace and perform a variety of repetitive duties. 13. Ability to respond to exposure to blood and body fluids - category 1.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES: THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.
1. Medical and nursing equipment and supplies. 2. Telephone and paging systems. 3. Policies, procedures, plan and program manuals.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I have received a copy of the position description and the criteria-based performance evaluation/competency evaluation and have read and understand the contents.
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