Infection Prevention Nurse at Genesis Healthcare Regency Center

Concord, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Prevention, Infection Control, Outbreak Management, Process Surveillance, QAPI, Employee Health, Clinical Education, Regulatory Compliance, Immunization Documentation, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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

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Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist manages the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program, focusing on outbreak management and surveillance. They are responsible for educating staff, integrating programs with QAPI processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance for immunizations.