Infection Preventionist

Kingsway Community; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive pay rates

Incentive recognition

No mandation

Flexible work life balance

Paid CNA training

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Free uniforms

Bus pass discount

401k match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kingsway Community is seeking a Full Time Infection Preventionist in the Capital District (NY). The role requires an RN license in New York and involves surveillance, trend analysis, and leading the Infection Prevention and Control Team to safeguard residents and staff.

You will develop policies, train staff, conduct outbreak investigations, and contribute to quality improvement across departments. A supportive team and growth opportunities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• RN license in New York (must hold current license)
• Perform surveillance to identify infections in residents and staff and clusters
• Track trends and report infections to agencies as required

Responsibilities

• Chair Infection Prevention and Control Team
• Monitor infection prevention practices and staff compliance
• Develop and revise infection control policies and manual for all departments
• Conduct outbreak investigations and initiate control measures
• Provide orientation and continuing education on infection prevention for all staff
• Provide infection prevention consultation to all departments
• Participate in quality improvement programs and report data to the QI Committee
• Engage in professional development and maintain memberships in relevant organizations
• Coordinate with departments and provide support as needed

Skills

Infection prevention

Surveillance

Policy development

Staff education

Quality improvement

Outbreak investigation

Committee participation

Professional development

Education

NY RN license

Job description

Description

Did you know that Kingsway is Ranked #1 as the Best Senior Living Community in the Capital district? Here’s why….

• Weekly Pay!!!!
• Competitive Pay Rates in the Capital District
• Incentive Recognition
• NO Mandation
• We offer flexible opportunities to fit your work life family balance
• Paid CNA Training Classes
• Affordable health coverage for individual & family
• Student Loan/Tuition Assistance
• Free Uniforms
• Bus Pass Discount
• 401k Match
• Paid time off

Description

Did you know that Kingsway is Ranked #1 as the Best Senior Living Community in the Capital district? Here’s why….

• Weekly Pay!!!!
• Competitive Pay Rates in the Capital District
• Incentive Recognition
• NO Mandation
• We offer flexible opportunities to fit your work life family balance
• Paid CNA Training Classes
• Competitive Shift/Weekend Differentials
• Affordable health coverage for individual & family
• Student Loan/Tuition Assistance
• Free Uniforms
• Bus Pass Discount
• 401k Match
• Paid time off
• Growth Opportunities

Kingsway Community is seeking a Full Time Infection Preventionist.

Requirements

• Must hold a current license as a registered nurse (RN), in the state of New York
• Perform surveillance to identify individual infections in residents and staff and to identify clusters of infection in a timely manner.
• Track trends in infection within the facility and report specific infections/clusters to appropriate agencies, as required by state and local regulations.
• Identify infection control issues (e.g. those identified during environmental rounds) and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepare the agenda for and chair the Infection Prevention and Control Team.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices and employee compliance.
• Develop and revise infection prevention and control policies and procedures and maintain the infection prevention and control manual for all departments.
• Conduct outbreak investigation and initiate control measures.
• Provide orientation and continuing education related to infection prevention and control for all staff.
• Provide infection prevention and control consultation to all departments.
• Actively participate in quality improvement programs; reports Infection Prevention data to the Quality Improvement Committee.
• Direct short- and long-range planning activities for infection prevention and control.
• Engage in educational programs for professional development.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations for current information and new developments in infection prevention and control.
• Report to the Infection Prevention and Control Team and to all departments in the facility, in recognition of the fact that an effective infection prevention and control program necessitates the cooperation of the entire staff.
• When possible, provides other duties as requested.