SYSTEM SURVEILLANCE NURSE-UHR INFECTION CONTROL in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana at Union Health

You belong at Union!

The System Surveillance Infection Control RN plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health.

The infection control department at Union Health is responsible for implementing and overseeing measures to prevent and manage infections. Our efforts not only safeguard the health of patients, staff, and visitors but also contribute to the broader community by minimizing the spread of infectious diseases and maintaining public health.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

RN job details:

Essential Job Duties:

1. In consultation with the Infection Control System Manager performs activities associated with the investigation, monitoring and prevention of nosocomial infections.

• Develops and/or utilizes a system for detection of infections within the hospital.
• Conducts investigations regarding reported infections.
• Collects data regarding reported infections.
• Must have ability to analyze and interpret data regarding reported infections.
• Assists to implement corrective actions regarding reported infections.
• Collaborates with department managers to assess individual department needs regarding education for practical and effective patient management practices that minimize the risk of infection.
• Provides guidance to nursing units and other departments to identify problems or breaks in technique, set priorities and problem-solve.
• Reviews procedures such as dressing changes, catheter insertion and care, and venipuncture care, and makes recommendations regarding technique.
• Maintains records of reported infections and infection control activities
• Demonstrates knowledge of and interprets, as necessary, the principles of medical and surgical asepsis, and infection control practices (i.e. isolation, handwashing, etc.)
• Evaluates recorded data and makes recommendations to the physician and nursing staff or other members of the health care team.

2. Assists and/or implements educational programs concerning infection control within the hospital.

• Provides education, consultation, and guidance to hospital staff, medical staff, patients, families and visitors regarding infection control issues.
• Establishes content and objectives for a program of infection control appropriate to each department's needs.
• Participates and/or cooperates with all departments in research and development of programs for improvement of patient care.

3. Assists with development and implementation of performance improvement activities for the Infection Control program.

• Participates in data analysis and performance improvement activities as outlined in the Infection Control Scope of Service Plan (C AUTI,VAP, C L-BSI, MRSA, SSIs).
• Performs hazardous and QA surveillance audits and hospital rounding to ensure compliance with infection prevention policies and procedures.

4. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital's Infection Control and Employee Health Service policies and procedures.

• Interprets hospital policy and procedure, and any changes for coworkers, patients and visitors.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining personnel health policies that pertain to prevention of cross-contamination.
• Makes recommendations concerning hospital-wide infection control program.
• Reviews/revises policies and procedures pertaining to infection control, in consultation with the Infection Control System Manager.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations, rules, regulations and/or standards.

• Interprets and understands the most current regulations and/or standards from the following organizations: HFAP, JC AHO, ISDH,OSHA, C DC and other as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Infection Control System Manager regarding compliance with regulatory agencies requirements.
• Functions as a resource for hospital departments and staff regarding current regulations.

6. Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives.

7. Completes special assignments as delegated by the Infection Control Director and/or System Manager.

8. Demonstrates professional conduct and positive attitude.

• Functions within the legal limitations as specified by the Indiana Nurse Practice Acts.
• Courteous, cooperative and supportive of co-workers, patients, families, visitors, and physicians.
• Assists in meeting the clinical needs of students in all health fields by serving as a resource person and role model.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability and dependability in relationships with co-workers and hospital staff.
• Communicates effectively.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality.
• Exhibits proper hygiene and positive, appropriate appearance.

Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program - BSN required
• Must have an active IN RN license
• Two years successful experience as a Registered nurse with time spent as an Acute Care Nurse
• Should be trained in infection surveillance, prevention, and control functions. Should also have knowledge or job experience or both in at least:
  • Epidemiologic principles and infectious disease
  • Sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices
• Should also be knowledgeable in:
  • Adult education principles: and/or
  • Patient care practice
  • Computer skills

License/Certification:

• BLS certification
• IN RN license

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.