Infection Preventionist and Charge Nurse
About The Position
The Infection Preventionist and Charge Nurse oversees the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the Community’s infection prevention and control program in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. The role ensures infection prevention and control standards are incorporated into resident care and employee practices, identifies training needs through infection surveillance and process and outcome measurement, develops training plans and materials, and evaluates training effectiveness. The position also assesses residents’ needs, develops individualized care plans, administers and evaluates nursing care, and supervises nursing assistants and other personnel delivering nursing care in a skilled nursing facility. Supervision must comply with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations and meet requirements set by the Director of Nursing Services or designee to maintain quality care. The role follows health, sanitary, and infection control policies and established nursing standards of practice. This is a full-time position in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with a stated shift of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wage is based on licensure. Facility-specific benefit details may vary.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state where employed.
- Active CPR or BLS certification.
- Qualified by education, training, experience, certification, or a combination of these to meet the position requirements.
- Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control, including state-specific training, or able to complete it within the first week of hire.
- Basic computer skills and ability to navigate or learn to navigate software programs, including Learning Management software and the electronic health record.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program throughout the Community.
- Ensure current infection prevention and control standards are incorporated into resident care and employee actions.
- Identify Community training needs based on infection surveillance and process and outcome measurement.
- Develop infection prevention training plans and materials and evaluate the effectiveness of training provided.
- Assess residents’ needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer and evaluate nursing care in a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Supervise nursing assistants and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.
- Follow health, sanitary, and infection control policies and established standards of practice.
Benefits
- On-demand pay or weekly pay options.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- 401(k) through Fidelity.
- Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities.
- Discount programs, including discounted childcare through KinderCare.
- Wellness programs through WebMD.
- Employee recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
