Infection Preventionist

American Senior Communities • Noblesville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WE ARE SEEKING A DEDICATED INFECTION PREVENTIONIST TO LEAD AND MANAGE OUR INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM IN A SKILLED NURSING ENVIRONMENT. THIS ROLE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH CDC, CMS, AND STATE REGULATIONS WHILE SUPPORTING RESIDENT SAFETY AND QUALITY OUTCOMES.

Requirements

• ACTIVE INDIANA RN LICENSE OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN
• COMPLETION OF CDC NURSING HOME INFECTION PREVENTIONIST TRAINING (OR WILLINGNESS TO OBTAIN UPON HIRE)
• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN LONG-TERM CARE, HOSPITAL, OR HEALTHCARE SETTING STRONGLY PREFERRED
• ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ON-CALL ROTATION (WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND COVERAGE AS PART OF LEADERSHIP TEAM)
• DEMONSTRATES C.A.R.E. VALUES TO RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS

Nice To Haves

• CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE: STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF INFECTION PREVENTION PRACTICES AND REGULATIONS
• LEADERSHIP: ABILITY TO GUIDE, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT STAFF IN MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL: ACCURATE TRACKING, REPORTING, AND DOCUMENTATION
• COMMUNICATION: ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY EDUCATE AND COLLABORATE WITH ALL LEVELS OF STAFF
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: ABILITY TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO INFECTION CONCERNS AND STAFFING NEEDS

Responsibilities

• DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAMS
• ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CDC, CMS, AND STATE GUIDELINES
• CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE, REPORTING, AND EDUCATION RELATED TO INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES
• COLLABORATE WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO SUPPORT QUALITY OUTCOMES AND REGULATORY READINESS
• PROVIDE STAFF EDUCATION AND ONGOING TRAINING ON INFECTION PREVENTION PROTOCOLS

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION
• ACCESS YOUR EARNINGS BEFORE PAYDAY
• LUCRATIVE EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAMS
• 401(K)
• FSA PROGRAM
• FREE LIFE INSURANCE
• PTO EXCHANGE FOR PAY PROGRAMS
• MEDICAL COVERAGE AS LOW AS $25
• VISION AND DENTAL INSURANCE
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• WORKFORCE CHAPLAINS
• PERSONALIZED WELLNESS COACHING
• HOLIDAY PAY
• PTO WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN ADDITIONAL PTO
• EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
• ACCESS TO PRECEPTORS AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
• CLINICAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS
• EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE STATE LIKE IVY TECH AND PURDUE GLOBAL
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
• COMPANY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
• C.A.R.E. VALUES: COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCELLENCE
• EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENTS
• MONTHLY AND ANNUAL AWARDS

What This Job Offers

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