Infection Control Coordinator jobs in State College, PA

*Schedule and act as the Chairperson of the Infection Control Committee, meeting regularly.

*Conduct daily rounds on the nursing units to monitor compliance with infection control policy and procedure.

*Identify infection control problems and recommend corrective action.

*Collect and report on data as related to infections, such as UTI, URI, eye infections, skin infections etc. on a monthly basis.

*Investigate and monitor HAI.

*Coordinate the infection prevention program to maintain compliance within CDC recommendations and state and federal regulations.

*Work in conjunction with the Nursing Administration on joint projects, some of which may not be infection control related.

*Work in conjunction with other disciplines to effectively manage employee health care issues.

*Provide assistance and guidance to the nursing units and employees on the importance of adhering to Standard Precautions.

*Serve as a resource to all departments and personnel.

*Create interdisciplinary communications to facilitate improved resident care and safety.

*Communicate with physicians as needed to improve care of residents.

*Monitor infection control practices and employee compliance, providing education to staff as needed.

*Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases.

*Round on the nursing units to act as an additional  resource person as needed; such as assisting with IV’s, drawing blood, assisting with medical charts and orders, evaluating emergency situations.

*Attend meetings as directed by the DON.

*Prepare routine reports for the DON, ADON and/or Administrator.

*Report communicable diseases to the state as required by law.

*Assist with counseling of nursing staff as requested.

*Coordinate the Pandemic Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

*Initiate and maintain infection control policies and procedures.

*Complete documentation either on infection control issues or assisting with required unit documentation.

*Remain familiar with CDC, State and Federal Regulations, to be a resource to the staff.

 Other duties as assigned by DON/designee      

*Review medication errors of the nursing department and pharmacy; oversee the disciplinary system related to medications errors

*Liaison with various contracted groups as directed by DON, such as pharmacy, therapy or laboratory services. 

* Maintain satisfactory attendance, which means six points or less in the attendance and late/leave early tracking systems.

*Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety