Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist

Genesis Healthcare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Insurance: Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare's Belen Meadows Post Acute is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist to lead the center's IPCP, educate staff, and drive infection prevention and control across locations.

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with licensure in the state, completed infection prevention training within 90 days, and at least three years of nursing experience, with flexibility to cover evening and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
• A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support IPCP and educate staff on infection prevention and control.
• Create and implement education programs based on identified infection control needs.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain IPCP to ensure quality of care related to infections and communicable diseases.

Skills

RN licensure

Infection prevention training

Nursing experience

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Belen Meadows Post Acute seeks a Full Time Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist!

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Outcome - Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health.

• Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
• Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
• A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.
• *Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night
  shifts.

Benefits

• *Variable compensation plans
• *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• *Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• *On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• *Pet Insurance
• *Term and Whole Life Insurance
• *Short-term Disability
• *Hospital Indemnity
• *Personal Accident
• *Critical Illness
• *Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,480.00 - USD $107,120.00 /Yr.

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affi?????