Infection Prevention Nurse - LPN

Genesis Administrative Services LLC•King of Prussia, PA

20h•$45 - $50

About The Position

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. This is a dual role of Infection Preventionist and Nurse Educator; a brief overview of expectations is below. Infection Preventionist responsibilities center on reducing healthcare-associated infections. You’d typically: Develop and maintain an infection control program aligned with guidelines from organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Conduct surveillance (tracking infections, outbreaks, antibiotic use). Lead outbreak investigations and implement containment measures. Ensure proper isolation procedures, hand hygiene, and PPE use. Report required data (e.g., through NHSN) and prepare for inspections. Nurse Educator responsibilities focus on staff competency and ongoing training. You’d typically: Orient new hires and provide continuing education for nursing staff. Ensure competencies in clinical skills, documentation, and regulatory standards. Develop in-service trainings (infection control, wound care, dementia care, etc.). Support performance improvement initiatives and coach staff. Stay current with best practices and translate them into practical training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current practical or vocational nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing is required.
Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required
Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts is required.
Must work at least part-time.

Nice To Haves

a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist -- LPN is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple nursing centers focusing on Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Employee Health, Outbreak Management and Outcome - Process Surveillance, to include identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections.
Ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases.
Integrate the Infection Control and Prevention program with the nursing centers' QAPI processes, is a member of the Center's QAPI committee, and regularly reports on the status on the IPCP.
Develop, implement and teach education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
Review the immunization documentation for new hires to ensure regulatory compliance.
Oversee implementation and quality of the patient/resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccine.
Maintain infection prevention and control records per policy and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Variable compensation plans
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
Pet Insurance
Term and Whole Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Hospital Indemnity
Personal Accident
Critical Illness
Cancer Coverage