Infection Control Registered Nurse

• Performs infection surveillance on a routine basis, as well as on focused units, reporting findings and recommendations.
• Reviews the following on a daily basis to identify any potential infections: Culture reports from microbiology, Positive HbsAg report, Admissions list, Emergency room log
• Prepares data and reviews with the Chief of Infectious Diseases: Prepares worksheets on any suspected or confirmed infections, Reviews medical record and interviews care givers to obtain additional information on each patient.
• Maintains the infection control database, inputting information, updating when additional information is obtained, and retrieving information.
• Establishes a mechanism to verify the accuracy of the data, and report verified data.
• Serves and communicates with NHSN as necessary to remain current on the system. Attends training sessions as needed.
• Assists the Senior Nurse Epidemiologist to prepare line listings at least monthly to identify trends and patterns
• Assists the Senior Nurse Epidemiologist to prepare monthly report for Infections Committee, reporting findings of regular surveillance, as well as potential and actual problems.
• Assists in the Preparation of reports as requested by other departments.
• Report STDs and TB cases and all other reportable infectious diseases to Health Department as required by law either by telephone or in writing.
• Monitors departmental accreditation and licensure activities related to infection control.
• Reports Health-Care associated (HAI) infections which have a compensable result of Risk Management.
• Determines proper placement of patients.
• Provides consultation to departments in matters related to aseptic technique, sterilization, disinfections, isolation precautions technique, patient placement and biohazardous waste disposal.
• Participates in performance improvement activities by identifying opportunities for improvement and serving on at least one performance improvement team.
• Participates in the development, review, and implementation of infection control policies and procedures. Educates new policies as needed.
• Assist in reviewing all department specific infection control policies and procedures yearly and recommends and assures implementation of changes.
• Monitors local, state, and national regulations relative to infection control issues and alerts chairman of Infections Committee when policies and procedures must be written or changed to address these regulations.
• Participates in patient care conferences as they refer to infection control issues.
• Coordinates and participates in the ongoing in-service education of hospital personnel, patients/families and others in relation to infection control.
• Demonstrates and teaches techniques, interprets reports, discusses communicable disease transmission, diagnoses and treatment with hospital staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other learning experiences, remaining informed of current trends in hospital infection prevention and control.
• Serves as a role model, participating in professional organizations and community activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, AHCA), for Infection Control related topics.

• Current licensure in the State of Florida. CPR and Certification in Infection Control preferred.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience. Infection control experience preferred.

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Mount Sinai Medical Center