RN Infection Prevention Nurse

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Talleys Corner (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, DE is seeking a qualified RN Infection Preventionist to lead the center's Infection Prevention and Control Program. The role works with staff, patients, and providers to align with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state guidelines.

The position offers competitive salary, excellent health benefits, 401(k) and PTO, with career growth opportunities. The incumbent will plan, implement, and coordinate infection prevention activities and educational

Qualifications

• Active unencumbered RN licensure in Delaware preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with teamwork focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the infection prevention program.
• Conduct compliance audits and provide supervision and training.
• Implement action plans to correct deficient practices.
• Perform infection control rounds and record findings.
• Collect and analyze infection surveillance data for patients and staff.
• Ensure transmission-based precautions are initiated and communicated.
• Coordinate vaccine programs for patients and employees.
• Participate in orientation, training, and in-service sessions.
• Perform other duties to provide exceptional care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN licensure in Delaware

Job description

Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, DE is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team in the role of RN Infection Preventionist.

The RN Infection Preventionist works directly with all employees, patients, and providers to fully implement all aspects of the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. This program aligns with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and other federal and state guidelines for skilled nursing and long-term care providers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Excellent Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, & Other Elective Benefits Available

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time Employees

• Career Growth Opportunities

What You'll Do

• Plan, implement, direct, and coordinate the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

• Conduct compliance audits; provide supervision and training as necessary.

• Implement action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.

• Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.

• Ensure transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

• Coordinate and manage vaccine programs for patients and employees.

• Conduct, attend, and participate in orientation, training, and in-service programs.

• Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.

What You Need

• Active unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Delaware preferred.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may be considered based on experience.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• This is a salaried/exempt position.

If you're looking to join an outstanding team of professionals where every day you can make a sincere difference in someone's life, we're looking for you!