Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in New Iberia, LA

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and Surveillance Function

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.

Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.

Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.

Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.

Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day-to-day needs of the isolated resident.

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility

Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.

Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices.

Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.

Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.

Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.

Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the facility.

Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.

Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility. Reprocess as necessary.

Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials from the facility.

Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action. Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.

Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections.

Provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to nosocomial infection.

Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections.

Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and in tracing possible sources of infection within the facility.

Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for the handling of clean and soiled laundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc.

Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for the routine and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms and areas, equipment cleaning, etc.

Develop and implement a practical system of detecting, evaluating, recording, and reporting infections that originate with facility personnel.

Assist the personnel director in developing and implementing our employee health services program, to include individual counseling.

Provide employee counseling as outlined in our infection control and employee health program.

Provide personnel with information concerning the facility’s policies governing hepatitis B vaccinations.

Assist in establishing the TB Mantoux testing and recordkeeping protocols for all employees.

Orient new employees to the importance of infection control policies and procedures, personal hygiene, hand washing/hand hygiene techniques, etc., as well as the employee’s responsibility in following our established procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

Meet with the staff to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services, as necessary.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all department directors and personnel to ensure that infection control services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

Make appropriate reports to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing Services as necessary.

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.

Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge plans for the resident in isolation or on infection control precautions.

Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices

Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.

Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services

Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.

Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the facility.

Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.

Staff Development

Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes and educational programs that provide instructions on “how to do the job” for all facility personnel.

Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to our infection control and employee health program.

Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Nurse Supervisors/Charge Nurses.

Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs relative to infection control.

Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standard.

Develop a training program for all personnel required to perform tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person