Infection Preventionist (RN)

volarehealth; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $100,000–$110,000 (DOE)

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

FSA

HSA

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, part of Volare Health, is seeking an Infection Preventionist (RN) to lead infection prevention initiatives within our clinical leadership team.

This role focuses on designing and disseminating infection prevention information, performing surveillance, outbreak investigations, staff training, and collaboration with health departments to reduce infections among residents, staff, visitors, and the community.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Hawaii with good standing.
• Infection control certification required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects infection data and maintains records for each case.
• Conducts outbreak investigations.
• Trains facility leaders on infection prevention practices.
• Investigates infections and reports to the appropriate department.
• Develops and implements annual infection prevention plan.
• Directs and monitors audits of policy compliance.

Skills

Infection control

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Active Hawaii RN license

Infection control certification

Job description

Infection Preventionist (RN) Full Time!

Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is proud to be rated 5-stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their Ohana's, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.

Summary:

The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. Responsible for design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Is also accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Serves as a team member on various committees.

Responsibilities:

• Collects infection data, maintains records for each case of healthcare- associated infection.
• Conducts outbreak investigations.
• Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices
• Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities.
• Responsible for the following: The prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis
• Providing direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues
• Directing the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams
• Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan
• Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC
• Conducting surveillance of infections
• Directing and monitoring audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies
• Providing education and training
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research.
• Works with the federal, state and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting

Qualifications:

• Active Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the practicing state.
• Current certification in Infection Control
• Experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.

Benefits and Perks:

• Payrate: $100,000 - $110,000 (DOE)
• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unlimited referral bonuses and more!
• Please note, benefit eligibility will change for part-time and PRN schedules.

Come join our team! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career, and opportunities for advancement!