What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Hebrew Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
A Great Place to Work
Hebrew is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we believe you will find your work meaningful and rewarding. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and their families. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth 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 serve as 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 with 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 standards 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 personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist. Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of an Infection Preventionist include:
- Valid state nursing license.
- Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, or 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-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers is unique but shares common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care, including several named
