RN Infection Preventionist

Saber Healthcare Group; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fantastic team dedicated to infection prevention and control in a leading long-term care organization. As an Infection Preventionist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and staff. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as educational and tuition opportunities. With a commitment to excellence and employee recognition, this is an exciting chance to make an impact in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

On Demand Pay

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Opportunities

401K through Fidelity

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discount Programs

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition Programs

Discounted Childcare Programs

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with specialized training in infection prevention.
• Experience in teaching or training adult learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infection prevention and control program in the community.
• Develop training plans and evaluate training efficacy.

Skills

Infection Prevention and Control

Teaching Adult Learners

Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Specialized Training in Infection Control

Job description

Are you looking to join a Fantastic Team?

On Demand Pay - get paid tomorrow for work done today!

Come work for a team that truly appreciates you and rewards you for all the hard work you do! In addition to new wages, we also have a comprehensive benefit package that is right for you!

This is our Advantage:

• On Demand Pay - get paid tomorrow for work done today!
• Or choose our Weekly Pay!
• Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunity Available!
• Competitive Wages!
• Great Benefits!
• Tuition opportunities to further your career!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Based on the unique needs of the Community as identified in the Facility Assessment, the Infection Preventionist (IP), along with Community leadership and the Medical Director, ensures that current standards of practice related to infection prevention and control are incorporated in resident care and employee actions. The primary purpose of the IP’s job is to oversee the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program throughout the Community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. While the Director of Nursing (DON) chairs the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, the IP will support the DON in areas identified and as outlined below. This will include identifying Community training needs based on infection surveillance and process/outcome measurement, developing training plans and materials, as well as evaluating efficacy of training provided.

Education & Qualifications:

• Be a licensed registered nurse (RN) who has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing and maintains an active and unencumbered licensure.
• Be qualified by education, training, experience, certification, or a combination of these.
• Work at least part-time at the Community.
• Have completed (or complete within first week of hire) specialized training in infection prevention and control (e.g., CDC’s infection and control modules or other qualified infection control education). Any additional state-specific training required for the position will be completed at the earliest available opportunity.

Experience:

Ideally would possess experience teaching or training adult learners and have prior experience/training in Infection Prevention and Control processes.

Shift & Wage:

• Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunity Available
• Shifts Needed: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Wage: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

About Us:

We strive to be the leader in the long-term care industry operating in 6 different states. It is our commitment to the care of our residents and our staff that sets us apart from the rest. From the development of our Scratch Kitchens to the Saber Foundation Employee Hardship program, we are committed to the care and attention of everyone we serve!

Benefits and Perks:

• Eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K through Fidelity
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational and tuition opportunities
• Various Discount Programs Offered
• Wellness Programs offered through WebMD
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!
• Discounted childcare programs offered through KinderCare at select communities

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age and military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.