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St Joseph's Center
Infection Preventionist, RN
Location : Woodbridge, CT, 06525
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 14 April 2025
Category : Epidemiologists
Industry : Health Care
Overview:
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. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off Posted Salary Range: USD $42.00 - USD $46.50 /Hr.
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, 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. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities: The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Outcome - Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health.
Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the 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.
Qualifications: Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the 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.
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.
Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night
shifts.
Benefits: Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.
Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night
shifts.
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. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
Nursing Tuition Assistance Program
We also offer several voluntary insurances, such as:
Pet Insurance
Term and Whole Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Hospital Indemnity
Personal Accident
Critical Illness
Cancer Coverage
Pet Insurance
Term and Whole Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Hospital Indemnity
Personal Accident
Critical Illness
Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
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