Registered Nurse Infection Control at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Behavioral HealthIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Registered nurse licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment. License must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment
Previous infection prevention and control and/or psychiatric experience preferred
Current ICRA certification or completion of certification within 90 days of employment required
Infection control coursework completed (Example: APIC Intensive) or completed within 6 months of employment
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or obtained within thirty (30) days of date-of-hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual recertification is required

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert in infection prevention and control and acts as a consultant and resource for departments and hospital staff
Coordinates Infection Prevention and Control program and maintains compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines and regulatory requirements
Evaluates and revises Infection Prevention and Control Program yearly and as needed
Conducts quality control tests for hospital waived tests including but not limited to Influenza and Strep antigen tests
Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to Healthcare Acquired Infections, surveillance, and outbreaks
Complies with the reportable disease requirements of the local health authority
Conducts surveillance rounds, communicates findings, and contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration regarding findings
Coordinates the Infection Control Dashboard and reports to the appropriate committee
Collaborates with quality, regulatory, nursing, and environmental services departments on required audits and process improvement programs
Demonstrates understanding of JCAHO, CMS, State of Wisconsin Standards, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations; acts as a resource for standards and offers interpretation as requested
Coordinates as required by law with federal, state, and local emergency preparedness and health authorities to address communicable disease threats, bioterrorism, and outbreaks
Develops educational plans to achieve compliance with new and revised standards as requested
Maintains, monitors, and reviews policies and standard work annually and as needed
Collaborates with Facilities department on construction projects and conducts Appendix D documentation
Contributes to development and implementation of annual training materials for Infection Prevention and Control for staff, as directed
Provides continuing staff education related to Infection Prevention and Control practices meeting Joint Commission, Federal, and State regulations
Complies with the Hospital’s policies and procedures and the Infection Control and Employee Health programs
Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Infection PreventionInfection ControlSurveillanceData AnalysisQuality Control TestingRegulatory ComplianceJCAHOCMSAuditsProcess ImprovementReportable DiseasesOutbreak ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationEmergency Preparedness

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and licensing are required for this Registered Nurse Infection Control position?

A Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred, and candidates must be a registered nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment with the license in good standing. Previous infection prevention and control and/or psychiatric experience is preferred.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture or work environment look like for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Infection Control Nurse position?

Strong candidates will have a BSN, active RN licensure in good standing, and prior experience in infection prevention/control or psychiatry, along with expertise in regulatory compliance like JCAHO and CMS standards.

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

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501-1,000Employees