RN Infection Preventionist

Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center • Full-time • Colonial Heights, VA, US • 1w ago

Colonial Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Colonial Heights, VAis seeking a qualified individual to join our team as the RN Infection Preventionist.

The Infection Preventionist works directly with all employees, patients, and providers to fully implement all aspects of the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. This program aligns with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and other federal and state guidelines for skilled nursing and long-term care providers.

What we offer

Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
$10,000 sign-on/retention bonus
Excellent Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k), Flexible Spending Account, & Other Elective Benefits Available
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career Growth Opportunities

What you'll do

Plan, implement, direct, and coordinate the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Conduct compliance audits; provide supervision and training as necessary.
Implement action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.
Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.
Ensure transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate and manage vaccine programs for patients and employees.
Conduct, attend, and participate in orientation, training, and in-service programs.
Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.

What you need

Active, unencumbered licensure as an RN in Virginia.
One year of experience in Infection Preventionist or related role preferred.
Completion or willingness to complete specialized training in infection prevention and control.
Thorough knowledge of standard methods and criteria for identifying healthcare-associated infections, including surveillance, data collection, and trending for identification.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

If you're looking to join an outstanding team of professionals where every day you can make a sincere difference in someone's life, we're looking for you!

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