The primary purpose of the Quality Assurance/Infection Preventionist is to evaluate the quality of patient care and patient outcomes as they relate to health care associated (HAI) infections; facilitates the implementation and maintenance of the QAA/QAPI process and provides on-going performance improvement and improved outcomes. collects prepares and analyzes HAI infection and surveillances data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. The Quality Assurance/Infection Preventionist also monitors employee compliance in use of PPE and use of transmission precautions barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff and serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.
Pay:$85,000-$90,200 annually depending upon experience
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses quality insurance/infection prevention and control problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
Prepares agenda for the Infection prevention/control and QAA/QAPI Assists committee in defining a desired future (vision).
Executes 50% job functions of Quality Assurance and 50% Infection Prevention.
Serves as a resource for all departments and personnel in supporting staff through the stress of organizational transition and assists in with change management.
Assists managers and staff to identify root causes of problems, develop and implement action plans that will enhance program/departmental effectiveness. Utilizes the IHI model for improvement for making change.
Attends to both the technical issues and human interactions involved in the problem-solving process by promoting innovation, education and continuous improvement throughout the program.
Initiates and revises infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Conducts outbreak investigation and initiates control measures.
Analyzes health care associated infection prevention and control data to establish trends.
Reports communicable disease to the state as required by law.
Participates in quality improvement activities and attends quality assurance meetings per facility protocol.
Participates in short and long range planning for the infection prevention and control department.
Performs other duties as directed.
Maintains ongoing education to meet the requirements of this position.
Maintain the Antibiotic Stewardship Program and track Duration of Treatment along with standard metrics for Infection Prevention and Control.
Must be a member of and attend the QAPI meeting.
Work where you feel at home.
The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home.
At Volunteers of America, we're also dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members. When you begin a career with us, expect the support you need to succeed in your role, respect for your individuality and beliefs, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we'll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. In return, you'll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.
Job Requirements
Education: Current licensure in the state of employment as a RN and current licensure.
Experience: Previous long-term care experience or infection prevention and control background.
Good problem solver with abilities to make independent judgments utilizing initiative, discretion and the nursing process as needed with the ability to prioritize duties.
Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies. Must function as a team player.
Possess a knowledge base of blood borne pathogens and infection prevention and control standards.
Proficient in use and obtaining anti-biograms from local lab/health systems annually. Utilize QAA/QAPI process when indicated.
EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled
Special Features
Top benefit packages
Growth and advancement opportunities
Flexible schedules
Pay in lieu of benefits options
Career scholarships
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs