Infection Preventionist, RN
About The Position
The Infection Preventionist (IP) 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 locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Outcome - Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health. Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees. Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means. Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
- 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.
- Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
- Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.
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
Career Level
Mid Level
