Infection Preventionist/Wound Nurse (RN/LPN)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the

onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.

Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections

and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and

recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.

Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.

Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care,

incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).

Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for

improvement.

Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned.

Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility

assessment review process.

Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures

annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with

current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.

Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents,

and families (where appropriate).

Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases.

Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e.

employee health).

Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.