Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control
Kalispell, MT
Sunbelt Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

 Infection Preventionist

General Information:

o Minimum Years of Experience? 2-3 years minimum with Infection prevention (must be certified)

o Will you accept a first-time traveler? No

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

o    Long term and short-term care residents

Duties:

o    Quality/Chart reviews

o    Auditing

o    Supporting staff

o    Conducting investigation/manage outbreaks, working with public health

o    Helping grain basic infection

o    Help train, if possible

o    Gap Analysis

• Looking for
  • An IP to come and help build an IP program for this LTC
  • Possible train/onboard a new IP
  • Standardize Infection Prevention and control practices

·         Required Licensure & Certifications:

• LPN or RN- Montana
• Certification: Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) required

Skills required:

o    Infection control knowledge: Deep understanding of standard and transmission-based precautions, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory etiquette, and safe injection practices.

o    Cleaning and disinfection: Proficiency in proper environmental cleaning and disinfection procedures for resident rooms and reusable equipment.

o    Surveillance and data analysis: Ability to track infection rates, identify trends, conduct data analysis, and report findings to prevent outbreaks.

o    Outbreak management: Skills in detecting and managing outbreaks, which may include implementing isolation protocols.

o    Regulatory compliance: Knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements for infection control.

o    Resident care practices: Understanding of care activities that carry infection risks, such as wound management, use of catheters, etc.

o    Antimicrobial stewardship: Knowledge of antibiotic stewardship principles to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics.

Technology/Equipment:

Charting: Meditech, Point Click Care, SharePoint

 Medication Dispensing: Pyxis