Infection Preventionist (RN)

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

10% defined contribution retirement

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive collaborative environment

Meaningful resident impact

Job summary

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Stafford Springs, CT is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention programs across the facility. You will serve as practitioner, educator, and facilitator for staff, ensuring a safe environment and compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting antimicrobial stewardship and staff education.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to track surveillance trends and deliver ongoing

Qualifications

• Valid state nursing license.
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology or microbiology.
• Infection Control Certification required before assuming the role.
• Interest in aging and chronic illness care.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong clinical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Experience in Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent infections.
• Review and direct implementation of infection control policies and procedures.
• Oversee antimicrobial stewardship, employee health and influenza programs.
• Serve as member of the QA&A committee.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform rounds to identify hazards and educate staff.
• Develop and deliver staff education programs.
• Track surveillance trends and develop action plans with QAPI.
• Maintain required records and reporting.

Skills

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education delivery

Surveillance data analysis

Education

Nursing degree

Epidemiology degree

Biology degree

Microbiology degree

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location

205 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 06076

What You’ll Do

As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout our facility.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications of an Infection Preventionist include:

• Valid state nursing license
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology
• Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Strong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.