RN Clinical Educator / Infection Control Preventionist

RN Clinical Educator/Infection Control Preventionist - SNF - Far Rockaway, NY

*salary: up to $135K/ year (depending on experience)*

Requirements:

• Requires a New York State RN licensure
• Bachelors degree in Science preferred
• RN Clinical Educator/ Infection Preventionist is required advanced training and/or is scheduled or in process of obtaining
• Must have two (2) years of experience in long term care/skilled nursing
• RN Clinical Educator/Infection Preventionist will seek and obtain continuing professional education in Infection Prevention and Control in order to better carry out his/her various professional roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of EMR preferred, computer skills required
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations
• One (1) year experience in senior leadership, servicing and educating clinical staff strongly preferred

 Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees the facility’s infection prevention and control program
• Collaborates with Administrator, Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and IDT to achieve clinical and regulatory goals
• Develops, updates, and monitors infection control policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports infection data, trends, and antibiotic usage (Antibiotic Stewardship Program)
• Reports outcomes to leadership and the QAPI Committee
• Educates staff on infection control practices through orientation, monthly in-services, and ongoing training
• Schedules and conducts staff education programs; maintains accurate training documentation
• Evaluates and validates staff competencies with appropriate follow-up
• Participates in infection control and QAPI committees, providing audits and performance data
• Conducts unit rounds to monitor practices and provide real-time education
• Participates in surveys and serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies
• Adjusts responsibilities as needed during emergencies

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