Infection Preventionist, RN

Overview

Mountain Ridge Center is hiring Infection Preventionist 3,000 Sign-On 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 (IP) 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 locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention

• Control Activities, Outcome
• Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health. *Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees. *Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means. *Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.

Qualifications

*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred. *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.

*Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.

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 $44.00

• USD $48.50 /Hr. Bonus USD $3,000.00 The Infection Preventionist (IP) 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 locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention
• Control Activities, Outcome
• Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health. *Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees. *Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means. *Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center. *Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred. *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. *Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.