Job Description
Job Specifications/Qualifications Possess knowledge of patient care practice and procedures.Must be able to demonstrate understanding of control and prevention of hospital infections.
Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and infectious disease, along with rudimentary knowledge and understanding of microbiology
Must be knowledgeable about sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices.
Must be able to communicate in a tactful, nonthreatening manner.
Must be knowledgeable in adult education principles.
Computer skills required.
Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current RN license with the state of Arkansas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties or task may be requested or assigned by immediate supervisor, his/her designee, or other management/supervisor.
•Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections r/t personnel.
•Keeps accurate records.
- Maintains accurate and up to date records for Workers Compensation
•Compiles and presents infection control/employee health reports to appropriate committees.
•Periodically inspects the environment and observes personnel activities for the purpose of detecting possible infection hazards.Reports findings to department managers and appropriate committees.
•Monitoring and evaluates isolation, aseptic, and patient care techniques.
•Collaborates with all departments to develop and update area-specific policies and procedures pertinent to infection control.
•Disseminates information relative to infection control and implements appropriate infection control measures.
•Tracks exposures and infections in hospital personnel; develops and implements employee health program.
•Develops and participates in orientation and in-service programs.
•Demonstrates the appropriate skills and ability, based on scope of practice, level or training, and/or licensure, to assess and/or care for patients based on age of the patient.Age groups may include the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. (Varying levels of practitioner and/or caregiver will have different skills and abilities.)The skill and ability may include knowledge of growth and development, ranges of treatment, and the ability to obtain and interpret information regarding patient needs.
•Practices according to regulatory agency requirements, i.e. TJC, State Health, CDC, and CMS.
•Investigates employee injuries and illnesses on request, recommending appropriate medical follow-up.
•Serves on hospital committees relating to employee health and recommends policies and procedures.
•Performs annual health screenings or testing as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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