RN Infection Preventionist — Patient-Safety Leader

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Seymour, CT seeks an RN Infection Preventionist to develop and monitor infection prevention and control programs. This full-time role includes oversight of antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and universal influenza programs to keep residents safe.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree and an active nursing license, with Infection Control certification required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Infection Preventionist role requires a nursing license and infection control knowledge.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare settings is preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control is required prior to assuming the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs.
• Oversee antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and influenza programs.
• Educate staff and deliver ongoing infection prevention training.

Skills

Infection control

RN licensure

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

Nursing degree (nursing/epidemiology/biology/m microbiology)

Job description

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Seymour, CT seeks an RN Infection Preventionist to develop and monitor infection prevention and control programs. This full-time role includes oversight of antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and universal influenza programs to keep residents safe.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree and an active nursing license, with Infection Control certification required prior to starting.