Infection Prevention RN | IPCP Leader & Educator

Genesis HealthCare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare in New Jersey seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the nursing center's IPCP, serving as practitioner, educator, and facilitator for staff across locations in infection prevention, surveillance, outbreak management and employee health. The role requires RN licensure, completion of IPC training within 90 days of hire, and a minimum of three years of nursing experience.

Flexible hours will be needed to meet evening and night shifts; a comprehensive benefits package is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN 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.

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 infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.

Skills

Infection control

Staff education

Training programs

RN licensure

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Genesis HealthCare in New Jersey seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the nursing center's IPCP, serving as practitioner, educator, and facilitator for staff across locations in infection prevention, surveillance, outbreak management and employee health. The role requires RN licensure, completion of IPC training within 90 days of hire, and a minimum of three years of nursing experience.

Flexible hours will be needed to meet evening and night shifts; a comprehensive benefits package is