Infection Prevention Nurse

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Infection Preventionist is responsible for maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and state and local regulatory guidelines. The Infection Preventionist will uphold the values and mission of T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers by adhering to the highest moral and ethical conduct.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies and procedures and forms to address Infection Prevention needs in accordance with regulatory agency guidelinesSurveillance of Infection Prevention programProvide input in developing and implementing annual goals/objectivesWork collaboratively with all departments to ensure that quality improvement activities are included in the infection prevention and control planCoordinate trainingsConsult on competencies and training needsEnsure Infection Prevention Program complies with organization policies and delivers high quality care to patientsIdentifies and implements updates in Infection Prevention program when new regulatory guidelines are establishedConduct periodic rounds of all clinical areas to ensure compliance with organization policies and proceduresSubmit reports of rounds to appropriate Senior LeadershipParticipate in meetings and submit Infection Prevention reports, regulatory updates, and other updatesCoordinate reporting to Public Health Department(s) of patients with mandated reportable communicable diseasesEnsure proper quality controls are in placeParticipate in new employee orientationConsults on infection control problems or issues related to employee healthEvaluates and participates in safety meetings and environment of care meetings • Utilizes technology to collect data and identify the source of data e.g. medical records, lab reports, incident reports, validate the accuracy of data, and analyze data to drive surveillance activities in the organizationIdentifies risks for infectionIdentifies clusters and/or outbreaks of infectionsIdentify and implement innovations in performance improvement using statistical analysis, bar graphs, basic team facilitation techniques, managing meetings, promoting creative problem solving and conflict resolution techniques as needed involving multidisciplinary staff involvementMaintains working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; Participates in peer review and attends quality improvement and departmental meetings.Participates in outside clinical and administrative meetings of which T.H.E. Clinic is a member or benefits the sustainment of T.H.E. Clinic, Inc.Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software necessary to create and maintain reports and to track, trend and analyze dataOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Active member of APIC or board certification in APIC within 2 years of employment to be attempted if not already obtainedMinimum of 3 years as a license Registered Nurse or minimum 3 years of e perience in a community clinic setting performing infection control dutiesCurrent CA Driver License; able to drive to several locationsAbility to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgroundsDemonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, professionals, and work as an effective team unitAbility to work independently, as a team, and under pressureExcellent oral and written communications skillsExcellent organizational skillsExperience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferredBilingual preferredCompany Description T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company Description T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.\r\n\r\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.