Infection Control Assistant Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), including the antibiotic stewardship program, which is designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, and oversees the facility’s wound prevention and treatment program.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversees the facility’s Infection Control Program, assuring the facility is kept up-to-date and in compliance with all regulatory requirements/CDC guidelines
• Tracks, logs and trends all infections
• Provides education to staff on facility infection control and prevention measures
• Oversees and implements the facility antibiotic stewardship program
• Rounds with Wound Care provider as needed and during his/her absence performs weekly measurements and wound rounds.
• Tracks, logs and trends all wounds/skin issues.
• Assures nursing staff are performing necessary wound treatments as ordered.
• Collects and monitors shower sheets/skin sheets completed by CNAs to assure all skin issues are addressed, treated, etc.
• Assures pressure areas and wounds are properly documented and care planned as required.
• Provides education to staff regarding pressure wound prevention, proper treatments, skin integrity monitoring, etc.
• Demonstrates competency in skills mandated by required education and training.
• Provides reports to and serves on facility QAPI Committee.
• Responsible for NHSN reporting or any county/state and/or federally required reporting related to infections, pandemics, outbreaks, etc.
• Responsible for the facility’s vaccination programs/clinics, overseeing and assuring proper recording is completed .
• Serves as an integral part of the clinical nurse management team in a supervisory capacity.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in the facility’s processes and operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing. (Required)
• Current license with the State of Iowa as a Registered Nurse or LPN. (Required)
• Experience with Microsoft programs and Point Click Care. (Preferred)
• Must have proof of IP Certification through CMS approved course. (Required)
• Wound Nurse certification (Optional/Preferred)

Skills/Aptitude:

• Desire to enrich resident lives.
• Must posses patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess the knowledge, skill, and empathy necessary to work with geriatric residents and their families.
• Must possess the mental and physical capabilities to fulfill the duties of this position.
• Must be able to continually articulate clearly and precisely and communicate with persons of varying backgrounds.

General Qualifications:

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able willing to be on an “on call” nursing management clinical rotation which may require off hour work.  Also participate in facility/community special events outside of the routine work days/hours from time to time.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
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• Physical Requirements:
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Must possess sufficient physical stamina to allow for lifting, pushing, and pulling of residents or other objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Requires the ability to sit and walk on a frequent basis.  Requires the ability to stand, climb stairs, twist, stoop/bend at the waist.
• Reaching at, or below shoulders on an occasional basis and manipulation of objects with one or both hands is required.

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):

• Performs work in a customary office and resident care environment where there is occasional exposure to biohazards and noise and rare exposure to toxic chemicals.

Safety Requirements:

• All employees are expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees, and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents.
• Ridgecrest Village recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodations to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such  accommodations please let your supervisor know in the section below. Consideration will be given to all suggested reasonable accommodations.

Previous IP and Wound Care experience preferred

**Pre-Employment Requirements:** 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, TB screening, and drug testing, as required for healthcare personnel under applicable regulations.

Applicants under 18 may be required to provide parental or guardian consent for employment and any required testing, where applicable.