• Responsible for the management of the Infection Control Program.
• Direct and supervise the delivery of nursing care within an assigned unit.
• In charge of directing resident care to the appropriate nursing staff member.
• Monitor care as directed by the resident's plan of care.
• Effectively communicates resident and unit needs to Nursing Administration.
• Utilize a process of data collection, assessment and care planning to meet the needs of the resident.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving with other disciplines to develop a plan of care that will address these goals.
• Responsible for assuring the Resident Care Plan is revised to reflect the current needs of the resident.
• Participate with Nursing Administration in meeting clinical and budget goals.
• Evaluate staff assigned to her/his assigned unit to determine staff competencies and/or the need for education.
• Assist in the education of staff.
• Participate in the counseling and discipline of staff.
• Maintain personal competencies to ensure the ability to provide resident care.
• Evaluate the competencies of staff assigned to his/her unit and to serve as a role model for unit staff.
• Communicate resident needs, strengths and conditions.
• Appropriate staff members through unit conferences and in written format.

Skills: Infection Control, Staff Supervision, Resident Care, Care Planning, Team Communication, Data Assessment, Staff Training, Budget Oversight

• Oversight of the Infection Control Committee.
• Responsible for infection control policies and procedures updates, Infection Control Manual, and other tasks related to infection control practices, licensure and audit coordination.
• Develop infection and exposure control plans and strategies in collaboration with the Infection Control Committee and department leaders.
• Monitor and track infectious diseases to identify and report outbreaks to regulatory agencies.
• Provide training and education to healthcare personnel on infection prevention techniques and precautions.
• Conduct site visits and summarize findings of On Lok-operated facilities and the Institute on Aging.
• Responsible for infection Prevention Devices at medical clinics operated by On Lok and the Institute on Aging.
• Periodic audits of Infection control practices and protocols in various locations of On Lok-operated centers and housing.
• Prepare an annual report on Influenza vaccination of participants and employees.
• Prepare the Quarterly Infection Surveillance Report.
• Prepare for, coordinate, and participate in various Quality Committees.
• Perform Quality Assurance and Improvement Studies, including the collection, analysis and reporting on quality assurance and improvement data and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Oversee On Lok return to work clearance procedures.
• Responsible for assisting with contact tracing.
• Provide infection control subject matter expertise and consults.

Skills: Infection Control Oversight, Policy Updates, Infection Tracking, Staff Training, Site Audits, Quality Reporting, Contact Tracing, Infection Control Consulting

• Review the infection prevention and control program - standards, policies, and procedures annually and related to the facility assessment.
• Participate in the organization’s monthly and quarterly committee meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with the Medical Director.
• Plan and participate in process improvement activities and indicated by data analysis.
• Implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize.
• Control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable environment.
• Review the program annually.
• Maintain documentation of all infection control activities.
• Follow written policies to establish the program's expectations and parameters in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• Involve the consultant pharmacist in the review of antibiotic use.

Skills: Program Review, Committee Participation, Medical Collaboration, Process Improvement, Infection Control Implementation, Environment Safety, Documentation Management, Antibiotic Use Review

• Track antibiotic use monthly.
• Maintain an ongoing hand hygiene program.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Human Resources, in relation to occupational health and safety and employee health matters, including prohibiting employees with a communicable disease from reporting to work.
• Coordinate team member vaccination processes.
• Manage Tuberculosis Prevention Program, including testing per policy/state and federal guidelines.
• Cooperate with community partners and other healthcare facilities to help prevent transmission of infection.
• Communicate with the Local Health Department to seek guidance.
• Maintain reporting compliance with the local Health Department and state agencies.

Skills: Antibiotic Monitoring, Hand Hygiene Program, Occupational Health Coordination, Vaccination Management, TB Program Oversight, Community Collaboration, Health Department Communication, Compliance Reporting

• Treat all members of the team with respect.
• Participate in teams to improve patient experience, operational processes and patient outcomes.
• Follow the patient/family communication competency checklist when interacting with patients and families.
• Listen carefully to patients, thoroughly answering each question and giving them a voice in their care to reduce anxiety, increase understanding, and develop their trust.
• Honor each patient as an individual with a personal story that goes far beyond their disease to their life as a whole person.
• Maintain knowledge of infection control practice and regulations at all times.
• Assist in the assessment of the Infection Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health codes and regulations.
• Provide orientation /review classes to hospital employees on the policies, standards and practices of infection control relative to their scope of responsibilities.
• Conduct educational programs for hospital staff.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the educational offerings through direct observation of infection control practice.
• Monitor admission of communicable disease patients.
• Ensure appropriate control measures have been taken to provide a safe environment for staff and other patients.
• Consult with and make recommendations to hospital employees in ancillary departments regarding isolation procedures, environmental cleaning, handling of infectious waste, disinfection, sterilization, and the selection of equipment.
• Actively participate in the Infection Control Committee by coordinating, implementing, and evaluating policies and conducting surveillance to measure compliance with infection control standards.

Skills: Team Collaboration, Patient Communication, Infection Control Knowledge, Program Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Education, Disease Monitoring, Environmental Safety

• Understanding of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease in hospitals.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures, OSHA, CDC, CMS, and APIC guidelines, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease.
• Knowledge of the County Health Department procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of all infectious diseases, disease warning signs, and response procedures.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of system process analysis, quality/process improvement techniques, design, and integration, at a level of complexity associated with integrating processes across multiple departments of an organization.
• Possess a level of analytical ability to problem-solve, evaluate, plan, and direct process improvement projects and benchmarking activities for all clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Must have PC skills that include Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have computer skills, research, and basic statistics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Able to provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.

Qualifications: BS in Biology with 6 years of Experience

• Must have a license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas, or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact as described in Article. 4528b of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and ability to maintain certification.
• Experience in nursing work.
• Previous experience related to the coordination and management of infectious diseases.
• Certification in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC).
• Must obtain certification within the first 12 months of hire.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• Must have experience in clinical nursing.
• Able to apply statistical methods for documenting infection rates.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• Must have completed specialized Infection Preventionist training or be willing to complete within 60 days of hire, or if Infection Preventionist is a current employee, training must be completed within 30 days of beginning the role (minimum of 14 hours).
• Must complete a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education in infection prevention/control annually.
• Must be able to apply statistical methods for documenting infection rates.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must have ICP or related certification.
• Clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
• Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice.
• Experience in handling employee health.

Qualifications: BS in Microbiology with 3 years of Experience

• Current license to practice nursing (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Able to document evidence of Infection Control training.
• Must have certification in Infection Control, Occupational Health, or Case Management.
• Previous psychiatric, behavioral, or mental health nursing experience.
• Must have current CPR or BLS certification.
• Must have ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification.
• Must maintain current certifications in BLS, Advanced Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS) and TNCC.
• Able to actively participate and represent the hospital in professional and community organizations.

Qualifications: BA in Sociology with 4 years of Experience

• Must have a current New York RN license.
• Must have experience in long-term care.
• Must have prior experience as an Infection Control Nurse.
• Must be certified in Infection Control.
• Must have LTC experience and thorough knowledge of state/federal regulations governing the nursing home industry.
• Must have experience as an In-Service Coordinator/Nurse Educator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
• Must have training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.
• Must have APIC Certification in infection control.

Qualifications: BS in Public Health with 5 years of Experience