Infection Preventionist
No salary listed
Mid
Columbus, IN, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
- Must be a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse in good standing and meet all applicable Federal and State licensure requirements.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing Long Term Care.
- Must possess a health certificate or examination as required by State agencies.
- Must be qualified by education, training, experience, or certification and have the knowledge to perform the Infection Preventionist role.
- Must remain current with infection prevention and control issues and be aware of guidelines from national organizations and national, state, and local public health authorities, including guidance on emerging pathogens.
- Infection prevention and control training must be sufficient to perform the role; specialized training may include care for residents with invasive medical devices, resident care equipment such as ventilators, and treatment such as dialysis, as well as high-acuity conditions.
- Must obtain specialized PIC training beyond initial professional training or education before assuming the role and provide evidence through certificates of completion or equivalent documentation.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the Infection Control Program.
- Develop, review, maintain, interpret, and periodically update reference materials, infection control precautions, isolation procedures, aseptic techniques, decontamination and sterilization guidelines, and procedures for disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials.
- Educate staff, residents, and representatives on Antibiotic Stewardship.
- Identify and monitor infected personnel and residents to ensure established precautions and procedures are followed.
- Assist in evaluating, classifying, and ensuring implementation and proper application of Standard Precautions and infection control practices and procedures throughout the facility.
- Maintain records and prepare monthly summaries of resident and personnel infections, corrective and precautionary actions taken, and the results of those actions.
- Ensure proper follow-up procedures for needle sticks and other bodily fluid exposure incidents; perform, review, and analyze laboratory tests, services, and surveys; and provide pertinent reports, findings, and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services, the Administrator, and County and State health departments.
- Ensure residents with known infectious diseases are treated accordingly and that necessary reporting to the local health department is completed.
- Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility as warranted.
- Ensure nursing services personnel follow established infection control precautions, Standard Precautions, and aseptic techniques at all times.
About the company
Magnolia Health Systems supports care facilities in Indiana through corporate services and teams working in assisted living, skilled nursing, and pediatric care. Its accounting office handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger work for long-term care, assisted living, and independent living facilities. The organization recruits clinical, administrative, maintenance, dietary, and technology staff for named care locations as well as its central office. Its recruiting network also includes Keystone Nursing Academy, which teaches a practical nursing program through classroom, clinical, and simulation instruction. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Founded
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What believers are saying
- Entry route: Alexandria offers a state-approved nursing-assistant course combining classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical experience.
- Education support: the employer advertises tuition assistance and student-loan repayment programs on its recruiting page.
- Immediate holiday pay: recruiting benefits state holiday pay starts without a waiting period.
What critics are saying
- Office attendance: Indianapolis IT support requires reliable in-person commuting for every scheduled workday.
- Physical patient care: the Shelbyville therapy position requires extended standing, bending, and heavy lifting.
- Training is conditional: completing the Alexandria nursing-assistant class does not guarantee permanent employment.
What makes Magnolia Health Systems unique
- Pediatric capability: Especially Kidz respiratory therapists handle ventilators, tracheostomy changes, high-flow humidification, and cough-assist therapy.
- Clinical teaching limits: Keystone Nursing Academy caps each clinical preceptor at ten students during practicum.
- Medication-aide refreshers: corporate site publishes annual in-service videos and post-tests across three parts.
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