Infection Preventionist (RN)
Huntington Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation · Melville, NY, US
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About the Role
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. Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
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 to 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 standard 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
Requirements
- Valid state nursing license
- Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, 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
Location
- Melville, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, or microbiology
Salary/Compensations
- Starting from USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- 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
About the Company
- Huntington Hills is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates.
- National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984.
- National’s centers are unique but share 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 “Best Of” by US News & World Report.
- When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.