Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in Tennessee

A long term/skilled nursing facility located in Nashville, TN is seeking a knowledgable, Infection Control Nurse to work within their facility. 

Salary ranges up to $70K

Responsibilities of the Infection Control Nurse:

• Performs resident assessments for appropriateness of resident’s care with regard to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures.
• Performs clinical rounds for surveillance to verify the status of residents, treatment, and necessary follow-up for care needs and staff development.
• Surveillance rounds to examine the environmental factors that may impact infection control issues.
• Review lab reports and follow-up procedures.
• Performs surveillance rounds to ensure that nursing personnel is performing in accordance with infection control procedures and standards.
• Investigates outbreaks of infection and assesses presence/absence of cross-contamination, and related data.
• Evaluate data for indicators of cause of infection.
• Interacts with nursing and laboratory personnel to coordinate and facilitate services.
• Ensures the exchange of essential information necessary for quality resident care in the area of infection control.
• Acts as a liaison with the local public health department in reporting infectious disease/infections as defined in the Infection Control Manual.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations, and Company policy.
• Attends Infection Control Committee meetings as a part of QAA meetings and gives a summary of infections as to type and number of infections acquired by residents and/or employees.

Qualifications of the Infection Control Nurse.
•    Must have prior Infection Control experience
•    Must have experience in long term care
•    Must have current Tennessee RN license
•    Great communication & written skills

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