BENEFITS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) INFECTION CONTROL PREVENTIONIST:

• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay Rates!
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Enhanced Employee Referral Program
• NEW Generous PTO to include Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional training.
• An employer who cares about YOU
  Location: 440 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  Riverstreet Manor is currently looking for a full time* Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist* to assist with leading our nursing team! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Requirements of the Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist:

• Must possess, as a minimum, an Associates Degree, or BS preferred and completed nursing school
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in this state.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/transmission-based precautions
• APIC Certification in infection prevention and control preferred, but not necessary.
• On Call Rotation Required
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist:

• Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments
• Assist with in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence for the nursing staff.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs in relation to prevention and control of infections.
• Assist in training department personnel in identifying tasks that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

• Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments
• Assist with in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence for the nursing staff.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs in relation to prevention and control of infections.
• Assist in training department personnel in identifying tasks that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids