Infection Control Manager jobs in Binghamton, NY

Do you enjoy working in an environment where what you do matters? Do you want to go home each day proud that you had a positive impact on someone’s life? If so, we are looking for you!

Currently accepting applications for an experienced Admissions / Infection Prevention Nurse to track and monitor infections in the facility and educate staff regarding infection control policies and procedures.

Salary: $32-$38 per hour

BENEFITS:

• Sign On Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Generous PTO
• 401K
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs resident assessments for appropriateness of resident’s care with regard to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures.
• Performs clinical rounds for surveillance to verify status of resident, treatment, and necessary follow-up for care needs and staff development. 
• Surveillance rounds to examine the environmental factors that may impact an infection control issues.
• Review lab reports and follow up procedures.
• Performs surveillance rounds to ensure that nursing personnel are performing in accordance with infection control procedures and standards.
• Investigates outbreaks of infection and assesses presence/absence of cross-contamination, and related data.
• Evaluates data for indicators of cause of infection.
• Interacts with nursing and laboratory personnel to coordinate and facilitate services.
• Ensures the exchange of essential information necessary for quality resident care in the area of infection control.
• Acts as a liaison with the local public health department in reporting infectious disease/infections as defined in the Infection Control Manual.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations, and Company policy.
• Attends Infection Control Committee meetings as a part of QAA meetings and gives a summary of infections as to type and number of infections acquired by residents and/or employees.
• Reporting height, weight, vitals, and conducting full body assessments
• Data input into the EMR system (Sigma or PCC)
• Enter medications and ancillary orders into the EMR system from discharge paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid RN or LPN license in the State of New York
• Infection Prevention Certification
• COVID Vaccination 

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents and exemplify a values-based approach to your work, demonstrating safety, care, professionalism, efficiency and strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!