As an Infection Prevention RN at Bethesda, I collaborate with leadership to implement and evaluate the infection control plan aimed at safeguarding residents' health. My role involves managing vaccination programs, monitoring healthcare-acquired infections, and ensuring compliance with CDC and regulatory guidelines. With over five years of nursing experience, I leverage my skills to conduct audits, assess risks, and promote the health and safety of residents and staff.
Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary Collaboration with facility leadership and medical director to develop, implement and evaluate the annual infection control plan. Antibiotic stewardship (including 72-hour timeout.) Manage isolation including orders, monitoring, rounding, and education as needed. Covid prevention including vaccinations, documentation and NHSN. Employee health. Manage vaccination program including educating and offering vaccinations to all residents, encouraging staff vaccinations, maintaining vaccination records for residents and staff, tracking immunization rates, and monitoring and updating protocols based on CDC, CMS, and state health department guidelines. Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections. Tracing infections such as UTIs, pneumonia, and MDROs using standardized criteria. Monitoring for outbreaks and reporting per regulatory guidelines. Ensure interdisciplinary communication regarding staff illness, outbreak status, and areas requiring transmission-based precautions. Conducting regular audits and risk assessments to identify trends and corrective actions. Serve on the QAPI committee and chair the infection control meeting. Job QualificationsInfection Prevention, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Acquired Infections, Vaccination Program, Antibiotic Stewardship, Nursing, Healthcare Compliance, Patient Safety, Clinical Nursing, Geriatric Care
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