What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist Rehab position at Lovelace Health System, Inc.?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Quality & Patient Safety Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Responsibilities
Provides patient safety focused on organization-wide infection surveillance, control and prevention program. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and compliance
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare-related field of study. Education may be substituted for relevant experience in accordance to policy
- Three (3) years of directly related experience
Preferred Job Requirements:
- A Certified Infection Control Practitioner is preferred. If not certified, must complete annual Infection Control Training.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
