RN Infection Control Preventions

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center invites an experienced RN Infection Control Preventionist to join our dedicated team in New York. This role leads infection prevention initiatives, oversees epidemiology and safety programs, and collaborates with facility leaders and external agencies to protect residents and staff.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating annual infection prevention plans, surveilling healthcare-associated infections, and coordinating nursing

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license for the state of practice (New York).
• Minimum 2 years of supervisor experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions; adaptable schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention goals and action plans.
• Collaborate with facility leaders and external agencies on infection prevention activities.
• Oversee infection prevention, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and safety programs.
• Surveillance of healthcare-associated and community infections.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Education

RN license (New York)

Job description

RN Infection Control Preventions

The Riverside Rehab is looking to hire a Infection Control Preventionist to join their wonderful team.

Job Description:

• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Reports to DIrector of Nursing and help to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan
• Partners with facility leaders, physicians, local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention
• Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and relevant safety programs
• Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
• Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing unit
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have a current RN license for the state of practice.
• 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred
• Completion of post-secondary education and be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as requires.
• Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish this position.
• Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule to include evenings, nights and weekend work hours.

Salary Range:

$45-$50 an Hour (Based on Experience) (Salaried Employee)

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Insurance
• Fringe Benefits
• Employee Perks
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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