What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN-Infection Control Nurse (RN #) position at Elm Wood Center?
Overview : 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. 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. 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. 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
- Nursing Tuition Assistance Program Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
