Job Specification
INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, or other supervisory
official, investigates, analyzes, and records nosocomial infections in a State
hospital or long-term care facility, nursing home, developmental center,
veterans home, or other State or local government facility or institution;
assists in the development and implementation of improved infection control
measures; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.
A position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Coordinates and implements the infection control program in the institution.
May plan and develop new policies/procedures for the infection control
program.
Conducts surveillance rounds to eliminate risks of infection to residents,
patients, and personnel.
Evaluates preventive and control procedures relating to the inanimate
hospital environment including sterilization/disinfection practices, central
service, housekeeping, laundry, food sanitation, waste management, etc.
Makes daily rounds of nursing units for the purpose of case finding and
the supervision of isolation techniques.
Evaluates and maintains records of infections among residents, patients,
and staff.
Acts as the infection control liaison between all hospital departments
and medical services, the infection control committee, and hospital
administration.
Provides consultation and assistance involving infection control issues,
problems, or complaints.
Maintains close communications with supervisory personnel concerning
infection problems and epidemiological hazards.
Monitors compliance with federal, state, and professional guidelines,
rules, and regulations.
Identifies areas which need special monitoring programs and
initiates/maintains these programs so that infection hazards will be
eradicated.
Compiles clinical data and actively assists in research studies related to
infection control.
Reviews microbiological data daily and advises appropriate personnel
regarding significant findings.
Assists medical personnel in identifying carriers and tracing possible
sources of infection.
Develops and conducts education programs for hospital personnel to
improve knowledge and practice of infection control and epidemiology.
May train staff in infection prevention and control protocols.
Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports
on epidemiologic and infection matters containing findings, conclusions,
and recommendations.
Establishes and maintains records, reports, and files.
Attends seminars, workshops, and educational programs related to
infection control.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in epidemiologic or infection detection
and/or infection investigation and/or control work.
LICENSE:
Registration as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the epidemiologic or infection detection/control methods.
Knowledge of the epidemiological study procedures and their application.
Knowledge of the statistical evaluation methods and their application.
Knowledge of the virus diseases and virologic testing procedures.
Ability to plan, develop, participate in, and conduct epidemiologic surveys
and other studies.
Ability to analyze data, prepare conclusions and make recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
associates, physicians, hospital administrators, pathologists, and patients.
Ability to use epidemiological study procedures and statistical evaluation
methods.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative
statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain essential records, reports, and files.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related
units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform
the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer
undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 04385 | | C | C | N4 | 23 | 27 | P26 | - |
This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
6/3/2023 |
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