Infection Control Preventionist/ Nursing Supervisor

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Description Summary & Objective: The Preventionist, Infection Control (ICP)is responsible for the training of new staff in infection control principles and the yearly in servicing of current employees, monitoring compliance with infection control policies and practices. He/She is also responsible for tracking and trending infections/emerging pathogens in resident illnesses. The is a combined position where he/she will be supervising staff and serve as a facility representative in the absence of leadership. Essential Functions: - Oversee and adhere to the Antibiotic Stewardship Program. - Identify surveillance plan for facility, implement surveillance, review and collect data, analyze data, calculate rates, prepare reports, logs and checklists for feedback to clinical staff, committees and leadership - Review and update policies in coordination with the Director, Nursing Services and Officer, Chief Medical based upon new guidelines, regulations, and scientific publications. Ensure all policies are reviewed and updated as needed. - Review all possible sentinel events; participate in root cause analysis and follow-up action plan in coordination with Director, Nursing Services, Manager...