Infection Preventionist, RN - James River

Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
• Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
• Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
• Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
• Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
• Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, lets make a difference!

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.

The Infection Preventionist and Educator, RN reports to assigned facility Director of Nursing and partners with the Director of Education to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, with on call responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Medical Director and Director of Nursing to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan.
• Responsible for the facility Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, residents and visitors when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control/OSHA are identified.
• Provides education and counseling on infection prevention to staff, volunteers, providers, residents and families through group and individual sessions.
• Provides ongoing facility and company based in service education to staff.
• Monitors facility and staff for infection control practices and provides education accordingly.
• Monitors and maintains employee and resident immunization records.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee and reports to the committee on the IPCP on a regular basis.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promotes and demonstrates positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and holds current Virginia license.
• CMS Infection Prevention Certification is preferred, or certification must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• Experience/education in Gerontological Nursing required.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Current drivers licenses in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste and smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.