Infection Prevention Nurse

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal Infection Control regulations.Experience and Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five (5) years of experience, including two (2) years in a skilled nursing facility, convalescent or nursing home, hospital, or similar healthcare setting and two (2) years of infection prevention experience.

Active Connecticut RN license.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations governing resident care in a skilled nursing facility.

Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles, epidemiology, and microbiology.

Proven ability to deliver effective adult education programs and motivate staff.

Proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and the use of software to develop tracking mechanisms, audits, and special studies. 

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Proven ability to collect, organize, and maintain detailed infection-related data for tracking and reporting purposes.

Proven ability to deal tactfully and courteously with residents, families, colleagues, and the public.

Examination:  100% Training & Experience Assessment 
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.Department: Nathaniel Witherell
Division: Nursing
Bargaining Status: LIUNA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy and Director of Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, implements and evaluates the facility’s Infection Prevention in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Educates staff on infection prevention practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Investigates and monitors causes of infections to identify trends and prevent outbreaks. 

Maintains accurate records of infection surveillance data, including nature, cause, treatment and antibiotic usage.

Identifies and investigates unusual infections, emerging organisms, increased infection rates, and cluster or institutional outbreaks.

Updates nursing administration on pertinent concerns and to local, state and federal health departments, as required.

Chairs the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee, which meets quarterly.

Chairs the Infection Control Committee, as Infection Control Officer. 

Collaborates with housekeeping, facilities and the multidisciplinary team to ensure environmental infection control measures are met. 

Ensures that signage and educational materials are updated to reduce infection transmission among residents, staff and visitors.

Evaluates the facility to ensure adherence to infection prevention best practices and compliance with established policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

Performs other related duties as required.

Supports Town policies and philosophies. 

All positions may be subject to an interview process.  The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. 

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.