Infection Preventionist

Living Branches; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Holiday parties

401(k) match

Meal discount

Free onsite fitness center

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

Living Branches is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our leadership and direct care teams across campuses. You will direct infection control activities, conduct surveillance, educate staff, and ensure policies meet OSHA, public health and CDC guidance to protect residents and employees.

Requirements include an RN license, 2-4 years in infection control, knowledge of statistics and microbiology data, and strong leadership to guide teams and monitor compliance with long-term care

Qualifications

• Infection control experience required across health care settings.
• RN license required.
• APIC certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of public health regulations including HIPAA and CMS rules.
• Ability to lead teams and set performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs infection control activities and surveillance.
• Educates staff on infection prevention measures and policy development.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, CDC and public health guidelines.
• Investigates exposures and outbreak situations and coordinates responses.
• Contributes to policy development and QAPI activities.
• Provides infection control in-service education to staff.
• Oversees respiratory protection program per OSHA where assigned.

Skills

Infection control experience

RN license

APIC preferred

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license

APIC certification preferred

Job description

Infection Preventionist

Make a difference at Living Branches

Come Live & Grow – Together!

As the Infection Preventionist at Living Branches you are working alongside our leadership and direct care teams to keep our communities safe! Your expertise directly impacts hundreds of lives of those we employ and serve both at our campuses and in our wider community!

Infection Preventionist Overview:

• Directs the infection control activities in the Health Care facility. Conducts infection control surveillance, coordinates and implements infection control precautions, monitors, and evaluates the infection control process
• Other responsibilities will be to educate personnel about infection prevention and control measures and the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet OSHA, public health department, and CDC requirements
• Monitors facility on ongoing basis for compliance with appropriate infection control measures; institutes measures to correct unsafe and unsanitary practices
• Investigates resident/employee exposure to communicable diseases and participates in outbreak investigations making recommendations to control such outbreaks and notifies appropriate city and state health officials in accordance with departmental procedures and state regulations
• Participates in development, evaluation and revision of all appropriate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control guidelines
• Provides infection control in-service education to staff to communicate current infection control policies and procedures as well as any changes and/or new developments.
• Participates in QAPI program and attends monthly meetings
• Coordinates employee health screens and annual influenza immunization
• Serve as Respirator Program Administrator (RPA) or assigns a designee to serve as RPA, and oversee the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) for the community as outlined by OSHA's respiratory protection standard
• Registered Nurse license (required)
• Associates of Practitioners of Infection Control Registration (APIC) (Preferred)
• 2-4 years of infectious control, nursing or related training or experience
• Knowledge of statistics, research design, adult infectious diseases, nosocomial infections surveillance, interpretation of microbiology data
• Ability to respond, investigate, identify and problem-solve infection control issues requiring immediate and decisive action
• Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations and of regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
• Strong management skills to provide guidance and direction, set performance standards and monitor performance of subordinates

At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep!! Our core values put people before profit! Our mission is to empower older adults and families to lead lives of purpose and joy. If you are looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team!

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off – up to 3 weeks starting your first year
• Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $22.85 per pay
• Direct Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.
• Team Member holiday and summer parties
• Generous 401(k) match – Up to 7%
• Team Member discount for meals
• Free membership to onsite fitness center
• Team Member Appreciation Initiatives

Living Branches is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through a system of retirement living and affordable housing communities in southeastern Pennsylvania. Living Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members. We provide enriching services and engaging activities for more than 1,400 residents at three different locations