What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Specialist (Apply in minutes) position at Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
A Great Place to Work National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Evergreen Center forHealth & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family! We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful toyou. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests andthose that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meetand with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition ofEvergreen, you will experience real career growth in an environment where yourexpertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our newest team at the Evergreen Center for Health &Rehabilitation! - What Youll Do : As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing,implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs. Youwill be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for allstaff to ensure a safe environment throughout our facility. Key Responsibilities
Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff
Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures
Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program
Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee
Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements
Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautions
Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff
Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process
Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personalmission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join ourteam as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real difference in peoples livesin an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued andappreciated. #tier1 - What We Offer As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Evergreen family will enjoy :
Competitive compensation
Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Support for professional growth and development
A collaborative work environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents - What Youll Bring : Qualifications of an Infection Preventionist include :
Valid state nursing license
Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology
Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
Strong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skills
Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment - We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-runorganization since 1984. Like family, each of Nationals centers are uniquebut share common values : -Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-termrehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including severalnamed Best Of by US News & World Report. - When you join the team at aNational center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousandsof patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certifiedenvironment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, veteran status.
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