Infection Control Prac RN (PRN)

Infection Control Prac RN (PRN)

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development and implementation of the Infection Control/Employee Health Plan in accordance with regulatory agencies and all federal and state requirements.
• Assesses employees and their environment for injury/illness risks and implements appropriate safety precautions and follow up procedures.
• Evaluates and consults with members of the health care team regarding the patient/healthcare worker's plan of care.
• Assesses patients for risk of transmission or exposure to infections and implements appropriate safety precautions and follow up procedures.
• Utilizes and integrates all available pertinent data in developing Infection Control/Employee Health Plan that meets the needs of all customers.
• Interprets data to determine when patients or employees are at acute risk for infection and takes appropriate measures including notifying physician and/or Department Director.
• Continuously prioritizes patient/health care worker's needs based on assessment/reassessment findings relating to the prevention or spread of disease.  Recognizes and report signs of abuse or neglect to physician and Department Director and/or appropriate agency.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the specific patient/health care worker population of the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system.  Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or an unanticipated outcome in the patient's care, which results in patient harm.  Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.

• Must possess current Florida State Registered Nurse license
• Two years previous nursing experience in a hospital environment
• Infection Control experience is preferred.