Infection Control Preventionist R.N.
About The Position
Mary Wade is seeking an experienced Infection Control Preventionist, RN to direct and coordinate the infection control program for our Skilled Nursing Unit (Long Term Care & Short Term Rehab). At Mary Wade, you will experience a high-quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality clinical care with deep compassion and empathy for long-term care and short-term rehab. If you find meaning working in direct care in a medical setting, working in our skilled nursing facility may be for you. Due to excellent patient-to-aide ratios, we take the time to talk with and listen to those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern, and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Stringent infection control guidelines are followed to ensure resident and employee safety. Everyone is held accountable to these standards. We have 94 beds, 3 shifts, every other weekend rotations, and shift differentials. Additional training and support are always available. Our resident population is primarily seniors with varying levels of acuity. For over 150 years, we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission-focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN License
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ of experience in a nursing home or Infection Preventionist role
- Flexibility with schedule.
- Ability to work weekends and ability to work in the evening and early morning.
- Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis
- Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing home experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
- Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Develop and implement written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).
- Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee.
- Participate on the facility’s QAA Committee.
- Perform duties as assigned.
- Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.
- Review and/or revise the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
- Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
- Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.
- Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health).
- Maintaining documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
- Serve as resource for staff regarding infection prevention and control, including the identification of when a resident needs to be placed on isolation precautions.
- Work with environmental services to prevent cross-contamination in the care environment.
- Assist with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
- Participates in on call rotation
Benefits
- Health plans through Cigna
- Affordable healthcare (Mary Wade covers the majority of the Cigna health insurance premium)
- Dental and Vision offered at very low rates
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost (24/7 access to practitioners)
- Many other wellness services also available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefit
- 403b Retirement Plan
- 50% matching dollar program for retirement plan
- Benefit partners offering identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts
- Free parking on-site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
