What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preventionist-Infection RN position at Genesis Administrative Services LLC?
Job Title:
Infection Preventionist
Overview:
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Infection Prevention - Control Activities: Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the Infection Prevention and Control Program (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.
- Outcome - Process Surveillance: Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
- Outbreak Management: Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
- Employee Health: Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain policies and procedures related to employee health, including vaccination requirements and exposure reporting.
Qualifications:
- A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
- A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience.
- 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
- Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Nursing Tuition Assistance Program
- Several voluntary insurances, such as Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Personal Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Coverage
