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POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the facility’s interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety, the Infection Control & Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.

+ + Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.

+ + Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

+ Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing.

+ + Current professional license in the State of Maine

+ Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ Read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, and/or government regulations

+ Display proficiency in computer and software skills

+ Write reports and other forms of correspondence

+ Present verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

BENEFITS:

+ Flexible shifts

+ Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability

+ Paid Time Off available to all employees