Infection Control Nurse

Governmentjobs.com • Remote (WV, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

Under limited supervision, manages the development, implementation, monitoring and revision of the facility infection control program and employee health program to provide a safe and sanitary environment as well as prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection in all patient care and services areas. Conduct on-going surveillance using Center for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria for investigation of nosocomial and community acquired infection risks to patients, staff, volunteers, students, visitors, and families as warranted. Maintains an employee health program to incorporate an immunization program against influenza for staff, routine communicable disease screening as permitted by facility policies, monitoring of outbreaks of employee illness, and post-exposure evaluations. Ensures that infection control program meets all regulatory compliance standards. Limited call duties are shared with other RNs. This position also acts as a backup to the LTC unit RN. Attend and participate in all QAPI meetings with department heads. Attend and participate in Care Conferences. Orients, trains, and assists new staff members as needed. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.

Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check and a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center is a tobacco-free facility.

This position may be eligible for an appointment incentive of $12,500 to the selected candidate who agrees to work for the facility for a minimum of 12 months.

Position Number: 0512P00741

Minimum Requirements:

Education: None.
Licensure/Certifications: Current West Virginia license to practice as a registered nurse.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in nursing.
Internal Applicants Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse may substitute for the required experience.

John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a long-term care nursing facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. This 41-bed licensed, Medicaid-certified facility is dedicated to providing outstanding quality and individualized healthcare to each patient. Additionally, it offers respite care through Hospice, providing relief to primary caregivers while ensuring their loved ones receive compassionate attention. In the second quarter of 2024, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center was awarded a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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