Infection Preventionist (RN)

Huntington Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Melville (NY); In loco; USD 104.000 - 127.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Mentorship program

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Meaningful patient impact

Descrizione del lavoro

Huntington Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Melville, NY is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs across the facility.

The role includes education, surveillance, and collaboration with QAPI processes to ensure regulatory compliance and safe care for residents and staff.

Competenze

• Nursing license in good standing.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent infections among residents and staff.
• Review and implement infection control policies and procedures.
• Oversee antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and influenza programs.

Conoscenze

Infection control

Staff education

Surveillance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

Nursing degree

Epidemiology

Biology

Microbiology

Descrizione del lavoro

A US News & World Report Best!

Huntington Hills is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best for Short-Term Rehab , 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: 400 South Service Road, Melville, New York, 11747

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

If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Huntington team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• 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

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $115,000.00/Yr.

What You'll Bring:

• 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.