Infection Preventionist (RN)

Consulate Health Care • Full-time • Hayesville, NC, US • 6m ago

Looking for qualified Infection Preventionist (RN) o join our team!

We are searching for an Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our community that is a patient & family focused, team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a culture.

If you are an Infection Preventionist (RN) that has business acumen, is team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Interested?

Perks and Benefits

Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.
Innovative Purchasing Program: We offer a purchasing program that allows you to buy thousands of products (technology, furniture, clothing, etc.) and pay over time. Zero interest, no credit check, no hidden fees.
Access to online learning 24/7: Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry. Use it for free to help satisfy your specific licensure requirements, along with personal and professional development. Data base includes, MS Office and Leadership/Supervisory content. Available via computer or mobile, and many courses are offered in alternative languages.
Phone and auto discounts: Up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors.
Employee Assistance Fund: You are always there for others. Let us be there for you. In unexpected catastrophic situations you can confidentially apply for help.

Major Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Infection Control and Prevention Program in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our center to ensure that the center provides a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
Help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Collaborate with center leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, evaluate and re-evaluate the annual infection control and prevention goals and plans.
Assess employees with open lesions or communicable disease for ability to work and any limitations or restrictions.
Record, track and trend surveillance and investigation of infections; and actions taken to prevent and control spread of infections and report to center QAPI committee.
Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN)

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Diploma with associated RN license from an accredited college or university.
Certificate/diploma or degree in nursing, or Bachelor's degree (or higher) in microbiology or epidemiology; or Associate's degree (or higher) in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; or completion of training in another related field such as that for physicians, pharmacists, and physician's assistants.
Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required prior to assuming the role in infection prevention and control.
You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Diploma with associated LPN license from an accredited college or university.
Certificate/diploma or degree in nursing, or Bachelor's degree (or higher) in microbiology or epidemiology; or Associate's degree (or higher) in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; or completion of training in another related field such as that for physicians, pharmacists, and physician's assistants.
Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required prior to assuming the role in infection prevention and control.
You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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