Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in Lafayette, LA

Head Nurse - Infection Control directs nursing services activities for infection control. Supervises the implementation and maintenance of infection control policies and procedures as set forth by the infection control committee. Being a Head Nurse - Infection Control ensures isolation protocols are followed and that appropriate state and county organizations are notified of any reportable diseases. Prepares management reports as appropriate. Additionally, Head Nurse - Infection Control requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Infection Control manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Infection Control typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Preventionist Nurse
  • Kaplan Healthcare Center
  • Kaplan, LA FULL_TIME
  • Rate:
    $36/hr. for qualified nurses

    Job Summary

    The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the development , direction, implementation, management and operation of the infection prevention in facility. Infection Preventionist will work to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases. The IP will educate staff in an effort to sustain infection prevention strategies. Infection Preventionist conducts ongoing staff development, training and quality assurance performance improvement monitoring to ensure adherence with the organizational standards, state, and federal regulations.

    Job Responsibilities

    Program Management:

    • Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program to include policies and procedures for surveillance, pandemic preparedness, hand hygiene, standard precautions, employee and resident infection control education, employee health, outbreak management, and transmission-based precautions.
    • Establish routine, ongoing, and systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance date to identify infections, infection risks, communicable disease outbreaks and to maintain or improve resident health status.
    • Utilize nationally recognized surveillance criteria such as but not limited to CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) or Revised McGeer criteria to track trends and identify opportunities for improvement based on data analysis.
    • Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
    • Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan and infection prevention policies and procedures no less than annually and as needed.
    • Participates in national collaboratives and external reporting to National Healthcare Network (NHSN)

    Design and Deliver Education

    • Provide infection prevention education at time of hire, no less than annually and when lapses in adherence occur.
    • Acts as subject matter expert and resource within the healthcare center to residents/families, partners, providers, visitors, community, and public health regarding infection prevention and control measures, including identification of infectious disease processes.
    • Create a process for demonstrating competencies following each training activity

    Regulatory Requirements

    • Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels.
    • Maintain current knowledge with CMS, state and federal regulatory agencies and public health guidelines as it relates to infection prevention.

    Performance Improvement (PI)

    • Participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.
    • Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance committee (QAAC) and report to the committee on the infection prevention control program on a regular basis

    Occupational Health

    • Participate in the development/review of occupational health policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
    • Reviews the risk of blood borne pathogens, OSHA standards, and exposure control plan to ensure implementation of best practice for occupational health to decrease the likelihood of exposures to infectious diseases.
    • Develop (or assist with) rates and trends of occupational exposures. i.e. needle stick injuries
    • Develop (or assist with) immunization and screening programs i.e. Influenza and TB
    • Apply work restrictions and recommendations related to communicable diseases or following an exposure consistent with CDC and public health guidance.
    • Monitor resident care practices and develop/maintain resident health program.
    • Participates in the antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use.
    • Facility Management
      • Environmental rounding to observe infection control and prevention compliance of general maintenance, plumbing/ventilation, food preparation/storage, laundry collection/cleaning, infectious waste collection/disposal, housekeeping/cleaning, disinfection/sanitation, and equipment cleaning

    Requirements

    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
    • Valid registration as a RN/LVN/LPN in the state of practice.
    • Completion of relevant state Board of Nursing approved.

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Teacher Early Head Start
  • SCUS Head Start Programs Inc.
  • Opelousas, LA FULL_TIME
  • Staff whose work requires or potentially could require any in-person interaction with Save the Children colleagues, partners, or beneficiaries must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless otherwis...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Pressure Control Operator (shop/offshore)
  • Texas Solids Control Services, LLC
  • Iberia, LA FULL_TIME
  • DIRECT HIRE Offshore/Shop position Base Pay (40 hrs p/wk)-_$39k_(approx $18.50 p/hr) $48k (approx $23.00 p/hr) PLUS Overtime and Bonus Pay ($100k-$120k) RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, per...
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Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy - $2,112 per week
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing
  • Lafayette, LA FULL_TIME
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Endoscopy for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: EndoscopyDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeks36 hou...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Custodian
  • Save the Children - Head Start
  • Ville Platte, LA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Custodian Employee Type: Regular Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager of Facilities Division: U.S. Programs & Advocacy Staff whose work requires or potentially could require an...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Teacher I
  • SCUS Head Start Programs Inc.
  • Ville Platte, LA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Head Start Teacher I (HS267) Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion Division: U.S. Programs & Advocacy All Save the Childr...
  • 20 Days Ago

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LPN Peds Intermitten Home Visits
  • LHC New
  • Lafayette, LA
  • Summary We are hiring for a PRN Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Lafayette area to provide p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Colon and Rectal Nurse Practitioner
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
  • Lafayette, LA
  • Job Description The Nurse Practitioner Clinic examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN Peds Intermitten Home Visits
  • LHC Group
  • Eunice, LA
  • Job Description We are hiring for a PRN Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Lafayette area to p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN Peds Intermitten Home Visits
  • LHC New
  • Eunice, LA
  • Summary We are hiring for a PRN Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Eunice area to provide pedi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Pediatric Private Duty
  • Eunice La Pdn Hcbs
  • Lafayette, LA
  • We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse in the Lafayette area and surrounding to provide pediatric p...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN - Pediatric Private Duty
  • Eunice La Pdn Hcbs
  • Abbeville, LA
  • We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Abbeville area to provide pediatric pri...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatric Neurosurgeon
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
  • Lafayette, LA
  • Job Description Job Title : Physician Job Summary : The Staff Physician provides direct patient care and emergency servi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN Peds Private Duty Nights
  • LHC New
  • Church Point, LA
  • Summary We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Church Point area to provide pe...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs
$83,497 to $105,779
Lafayette, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago