What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Guilford Health Care Center?
GUILFORD HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in GREENSBORO, NC is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as the Infection Preventionist.
The Infection Preventionist works directly with all employees, patients, and providers to fully implement all aspects of the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. This program aligns with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and other federal and state guidelines for skilled nursing and long-term care providers.
What we offer
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Bonus earning potential based on performance.
- Excellent Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, & Other Elective Benefits Available
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Growth Opportunities
What you'll do
- Plan, implement, direct, and coordinate the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.
- Conduct compliance audits; provide supervision and training as necessary.
- Implement action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.
- Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.
- Ensure transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate and manage vaccine programs for patients and employees.
- Conduct, attend, and participate in orientation, training, and in-service programs.
- Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.
What you need
- Active, unencumbered licensure as an LPN or RN in state of practice.
- One year of experience in Infection Preventionist or related role preferred.
- Completion or willingness to complete specialized training in infection prevention and control.
- Thorough knowledge of standard methods and criteria for identifying healthcare-associated infections, including surveillance, data collection, and trending for identification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
If you're looking to join an outstanding team of professionals where every day you can make a sincere difference in someone's life, we're looking for you!
