Infection Control and Prevention Nurse Job at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cranford, NJ 07016
Summary/Objective
This individual has oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization. This individual will also be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and for providing clinical employee health services at Cranford Rehab & Nursing Center. The infection Control and Prevention Nurse provides supervision of staff and will safeguard the health, and welfare of all Residents/residents under their care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be Inade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
7. Coordinates the development and implementation of all employee health initiatives and programs,
1 6. Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
22. Attend and participate in depaftment•al Ineetings and in-services as directed.
Work Environment
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or niove objects and patients weighing over 35 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision- depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work duping incletnent weather will be required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in healthcare required.
Current nursing license (RN or LPN) for state (NM) is required.
- Bachelor's degree (BSN) highly desirable but not required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must be proficient and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word,
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of DOH regulations.
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