Infection Prevention Nurse
About The Position
Harris Hill Center seeks a Full-time Infection Preventionist. 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.
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.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
