Infection Control Travel Nursing Jobs in Galveston for RNs

JOB SUMMARY Performs surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) and infection prevention education. Writes and updates infection prevention policies and procedures to insure compliance with regulatory standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS,) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements. Is proficient in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections. Conducts initial assessment and maintain records pertaining to work injuries and illnesses. Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all employee health screenings, annual immunization updates, and workers compensation reporting of employee injuries and illnesses. Function: Clinical Care Family: Infection Prevention Level: Registered Nurse (RN) FLSA: Non-Exempt JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree (BSN): Preferred Minimum Work Experiencewo years experience in acute care setting: Preferred Required Licenses Registered Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice: Required Other Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support certification Infection Control Certification Public Health Nursing Credential: Preferred Refer to the Required Licenses and Certifications list for additional job and/or unit specific requirements. Required Skills Refer to Job Analysis #01A for details regarding additional ability requirements. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS Adheres to the Adventist Health Mission, Vision and Values statements. Complies with behavioral standards, policies, procedures and handbooks established by the organization and their respective ministries. Abides by the guiding principles of the Code of Conduct. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts ongoing surveillance investigation and follow up of infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, post-discharge surveillance, and autopsy findings. Conducts environmental rounds in all inpatient and outpatient care areas. Analyzes trends and risk factors, and designs and evaluates prevention and control strategies. Participates in investigation and reporting of unusual hospital infection outbreaks. Assists in the organization of regularly scheduled infection control-related meetings and dissemination of recommendations hospital-wide. Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring nosocomialinfections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis. Assists in the organization of regularly scheduled infection control-related meetings and dissemination of recommendations hospital-wide. Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring nosocomial infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis. Plans, organizes, develops and implements new employee orientation and educational programs for employees (including administrative and ancillary services) to convey specialized knowledge and skills of awareness of existence of infections. Includes techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to ensure an infection-free environment for hospital employees, patients and visitors. Conducts new hire screenings and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations. Provides initial assessment of employee injuries and referrals for treatment with Workers Compensation physician practice. Monitors and reports work injuries and illnesses. Conducts surveillance and follow-up of employee exposures to communicable diseases. Maintains employee health records and reporting of employee illness/injury occurrences. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.