Infection Preventionist RN - Lead Patient Safety

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Holland (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

10% defined contribution retirement

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Job summary

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Stafford Springs, CT, is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs for residents and staff. You will be a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include oversight of infection control policies, antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and QAPI participation.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Infection prevention

Strong communication

Education

Nursing license (state)

Degree in nursing/epidemiology/biology/microbiology

Job description

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Stafford Springs, CT, is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs for residents and staff. You will be a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include oversight of infection control policies, antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and QAPI participation.