Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control 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!