Effective date: February 2020; Revised August 2020
Infection Preventionist
Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skill to interact with facility administration, community
and government agencies, and interdisciplinary staff.
Able to understand and to follow written and/or verbal directions. Able to express self adequately in oral
and/or written communication. Able to communicate effectively with staff members, other professional
staff, consultants and residents I interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies.
Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to MDS requirements of nursing
in long-term care.
Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand
and respond to written or oral instructions in case of emergency.
Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times
and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.
Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility
policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive, to begin work on time, and to
respond to facility needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety
including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens,
use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time.
Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional projects as delegated.
Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without
posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety to self and others.
Infection Control Nurse Performance requirements:
Carries out all duties in accord with the facility missions and philosophy.
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all
interactions.
Demonstrates the understanding of the importance of confidentiality of residents and facility
information.
Demonstrates Honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
Able to understand and to follow written and verbal direction. Effectively communicate with staff
members and residents through verbal and/or written means.
Knowledge of geriatric and general chronic care nursing principles and professional standards of nursing
practice and ability to apply to resident specific circumstances. Identify, implement and evaluate
appropriate objectives and interventions for residents.
Demonstrated competency in clinical skills needed for facility resident population.
Working knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing
facilities.
Sufficient organizational and interpersonal skills to assign, motivate staff, elicit work output, improve
quality and interact effectively with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members, administration,
government officials, consultants and others in addition to staff.
Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand
and respond to written and oral instruction in case of emergency.