Job Description

Polaris Health and Wellness at Ashton Court in Liberty, Missouri is seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse. Come and join our nursing staff and see what it's like to work together and make a difference in our resident's lives! 

Infection Control in the Workplace

• Follow standard infection control standards, including following isolation precautions

• Standard Precautions – assume every person is potentially infected with a pathogen that could be transmitted in the healthcare setting

• Attend a training on correct use and proper donning and disposal of any Personal Protective Equipment (which we provide full PPE for all staff following rigorous sanitation standards by the CDC, including a very engaged Admin/DON.)

Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an assertive Nurse who can hit the ground running. You will be responsible for one or multiple centers Infection Prevention and Control Program and will function as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for all staff focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention & Control Activities, Outbreak Management, Employee Health and Outcome & Process Surveillance. The latter includes identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections.

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN license required.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in nursing management and prevention control.
• Must have Certification in Infection Prevention and Control

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates facility-wide Infection Prevention Control Program.
• Complies with Federal and state regulations. Adheres to Administration (OSHA), Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC), Association Occupational Health Professionals (AHOP) and other regulatory agencies.
• Prioritizes Infection Prevention goals.
• Collaborates with Department managers and medical directors in implementing aspects of the Infection Prevention Program when requested or as needed.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Health, vision, dental and other elective benefits
• Regular employee appreciation events
• Electronic documentation
• Shift Differentials

COME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM !

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