Infection Preventionist RN — Lead Safe Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

10% retirement plan

Training and mentorship

Professional growth

Supportive environment

Meaningful difference

Job summary

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

You will oversee the infection control program, antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and vaccination reporting, while serving on the QAPI committee.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Epidemiology degree

Biology degree

Infection Control Certification

Job description

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

You will oversee the infection control program, antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and vaccination reporting, while serving on the QAPI committee.