About this role
Overview
Harris Hill Center seeks a Full-time Infection Preventionist Full Time / Day Shift $2,500 Hiring Bonus At Genesis Healthcare, 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 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 nursing centers focusing on Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Employee Health, Outbreak Management and Outcome - Process Surveillance, to include identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections. *Ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases. *Integrate the Infection Control and Prevention program with the nursing centers' QAPI processes, is a member of the Center's QAPI committee, and regularly reports on the status on the IPCP. *Develop, implement and teach education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means. *Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees. *Review the immunization documentation for new hires to ensure regulatory compliance. *Oversee implementation and quality of the patient/resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccine. *Maintain infection prevention and control records per policy and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
*Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current practical or vocational nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing is required. *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 and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred. * Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred. *Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts is required.
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 $87,000.00 - USD $92,000.00 /Yr. Bonus
USD $2,500.00