• Employee Health - Infection Control Nurse

    Community Wellness Partners (Oswego, NY)


    $39.00/hr

     

    An Employee Health/ Infection Control RN manages employee health programs and implements infection control protocols within a healthcare setting. This role involves assessing employee health, administering vaccinations, managing work-related injuries, and developing and enforcing infection prevention practices. They also play a key role in educating staff and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Employee Health Program Management:

    + Oversees employee health programs, including pre-employment health assessments, vaccinations, and medical surveillance.

    + Manages employee health records and ensures compliance with occupational health regulations.

    + Assists with workers' compensation cases and return-to-work procedures.

    + Infection Control Program Management:

    + Develops, implements, and evaluates infection control policies and procedures.

    + Conducts surveillance activities to identify and monitor healthcare-associated infections.

    + Investigates infection outbreaks and implements control measures.

    + Provides education and training to healthcare staff on infection prevention and control practices.

    + Ensures compliance with relevant infection control standards and regulations.

    + Collaboration and Communication:

    + Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and public health officials, to implement and improve infection control practices.

    + Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and visitors regarding infection control measures.

    + Other Duties:

    + Participates in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control.

    + Remains up-to-date on current infection control practices and regulations.

    + Responds to emergency situations and provides guidance on infection control protocols.

    + On-Call rotation with other RNs

    + As directed by manager

    Education and Experience:

    + Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license in the relevant state or jurisdiction.

    + Certification in infection control (CIC) is required or ability to obtain required.

    + Experience in infection control and employee health is preferred.

    + Strong knowledge of infection control principles, practices, and regulations.

    + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.