What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Infection Preventionist position at Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
About Our Team
Welcome to the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a part of National Health Care Associates' affiliate family. We believe you will find your work meaningful and enjoyable here. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those who love them.
You will develop lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. As National grows with the acquisition of Evergreen, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
What You'll Do:
As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs. You will be a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff 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.
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 You'll Bring:
To excel as an Infection Preventionist, you should possess:
- A valid state nursing license
- A degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology
- Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
- An interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- A 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
- The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
