Infection Preventionist Nurse - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

National Health Care Associates, Inc.; Seymour (CT); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan (10% defined contrib.)

Professional growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

National Health Care Associates, Inc. seeks an Infection Preventionist at Shady Knoll Center in Seymour, CT. This full-time position focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention programs to safeguard residents and staff.

The role requires a nursing license, relevant degrees, and a certification in infection control, with a competitive benefits package and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifikationen

• Valid state nursing license.
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, or microbiology.
• Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff.
• Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures.
• Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee.
• Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautions.
• Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff.
• Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process.
• Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations.

Kenntnisse

Infection prevention

Healthcare experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Ausbildung

Nursing degree

Epidemiology degree

Microbiology degree

Jobbeschreibung

National Health Care Associates, Inc. seeks an Infection Preventionist at Shady Knoll Center in Seymour, CT. This full-time position focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention programs to safeguard residents and staff.

The role requires a nursing license, relevant degrees, and a certification in infection control, with a competitive benefits package and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.