JOB SUMMARY:
The Infection Control Registered Nurse provides administrative, surveillance and consultative work in planning, developing, coordinating and administering an Infection Control Program for patients and hospital employees. Work involves planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the infection control program to ensure the program is carried out properly, effectively and efficiently throughout the organization and educating stakeholders regarding infection control practices.
Job Description:
- Provides surveillance of healthcare or industry practices to identify problem areas and determine any necessary interventions;
Gathers related data (i.e. reviews lab reports and patient charts, communicates with facilities and units),- Inputs data into various report documents for analysis;
Provides education and training to program areas requiring changes; evaluates and reports on data.
- Reviews needs for education and training; develops, organizes, and delivers infection control education to staff, patients, and the community through either formal presentations or one on one counseling.
Delivers formal presentations to staff during orientation or community group activities, and evaluates training requirements.- Provides consultation and expertise to a variety of stakeholders on infection control practices based on an in-depth knowledge of infection control and best practice research.
Investigates infection control outbreaks, conducts literature and internet research related to epidemiological studies and best practices; reviews and monitors statistical data, calculates infection rates, critically appraises significance of findings and makes recommendations to address outcomes of outbreaks and/or changes in practice(s).
- Coordinates infection prevention and control (IP&C) activities; communicates with managers/administrators regarding suspicious outbreaks of infection; evaluates and provides advice and guidance.
Participates and provides nursing services to immunization clinics including administering vaccinations and collecting data.- Provides patients and their families with education literature and counselling on infection control topics.
Attends and participates in department and committee meetings (i.e. Local waste management, etc.), and where applicable, provides input into policy and procedures.
- Evaluate the use of newly developed infection prevention technology or products for safety effectiveness; and meets with unit representatives or attends in-services on products (i.e. wound care, swab collection kits, etc.).
General and Specific Knowledge:
- Infection prevention and control regulations and guidelines
Sterilization/decontamination, microbiology, and infectious processes- Environmental health services best practices
Epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology, and infectious diseases
- Policies, procedures, standards of practice, and guidelines (i.e. local, and national)
Current knowledge of trends, and developments within nursing and specific program- Research and evidence-based practice
Qualifications: Updated PRC License
- Infection Control Certification
BLS certification- Completion of infection control course
Minimum: 3 - 4 years of experience Competencies:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Facilitation skills- Problem-solving abilities
Analytical and critical thinking
- Proficiency in the use of various computer software packages to analyze statistics and write reports
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently.- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Can reliably commute or drives going to ARCA South Taguig
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php26,
- 00 - Php30,000.00 per month
Benefits: - Additional leave
Company Christmas gift Life insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
Paid training- Promotion to permanent employee
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
* Nursing (Preferred)
