Nurse Infection Preventionist

Life Care Services•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day Join an amazing team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care and innovative programs. As the Infection Preventionist, you will collect and analyze data, maintains infection control practices and reporting of infections as well as maintaining Antibiotic Stewardship practices. This role will foster a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and team members. The Nurse Infection Preventionist is responsible for the development and implementation of on-going educational programs for the Nursing Department at Acacia Health Center. Thinking about future growth? LCS is the second-largest senior living operator in the nation, with over 149 communities in 33 states… and growing! We believe in professional development at every stage of your career. With endless opportunities for advancement, your future with us is limitless. At LCS, Sagewood, and Acacia, we create living experiences that truly enhance the lives of seniors. Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Upscale resort style living located in the beautiful NE Phoenix Valley. Sagewood is nestled in the beautiful desert just off the 101 and Tatum Blvd. just south of the Desert Ridge shopping area and with incredible access to the Mayo Clinic and Hospital. Our Acacia Health Center is 5 stars rated by CMS and provides top tier services for skilled nursing, assisted living and memory support. We are looking for our next Infection Prevention RN to join this amazing team.

Requirements

Current Arizona RN license required
Two years of leadership or training and development experience in skilled nursing, hospital, or long-term care environment required
Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English
Basic mathematical skills required
Ability to understand, follow and support established policies and procedures of the facility
Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments efficiently
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
Ability to adapt teaching to the situation and diversity of learners
Current CPR/BLS certification
Computer literacy required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership and teaching skills required
Understanding and empathy of the uniqueness of the needs of the elderly required
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the workday
Must be able to lift, transfer, turn and position residents weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs.
May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally
May be exposed to communicable diseases including the HIV and HBV viruses
Must be able to work with frequent interruptions while still paying close attention to detail
Ability to move throughout the community promptly, especially in emergency situations
Flu vaccine required

Nice To Haves

Wound certification preferred

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data
Maintain infection control practices and reporting of infections
Maintain Antibiotic Stewardship practices
Foster a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and team members
Develop and implement on-going educational programs for the Nursing Department