Infection Preventionist RN

HumanGood • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist RN is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The role is on the Skilled Nursing team at The Terraces of Phoenix, a HumanGood Life Plan Community.

The Infection Preventionist collaborates with facility leadership and the Medical Director to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and actions. The role also builds effective working relationships, partners with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on infection prevention activities, conducts outbreak investigations, and directs the IPCP in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekend availability required. The annual salary range is $90,000–$105,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Meet current national training requirements for Infection Prevention and Control or have completed them.
• Hold a current RN license in the state of practice.
• Have experience with PointClickCare (PCC) software.
• Have a minimum of 6 months of current or recent Skilled Nursing experience.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior experience in post-acute, sub-acute, or senior care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Facility Leadership and the Medical Director to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and actions.
• Foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on infection prevention activities.
• Conduct outbreak investigations.
• Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans, starting the first of the month following the start date.
• 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus 7 company holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• HSA option with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• $25 per-line unlimited cell phone plan, plus taxes and fees.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed