Infection Preventionist (RN)
Apply NowCompany: The Hiring Method LLC
Location: Glens Falls, NY 12801
Description:
Location: Glen Falls, NY
Compensation: $80,000 to $93,000 + $8,000 retention on bonus.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, sick time. 401(k) with a savings plan. Long-term disability, company-paid short-term disability, and life insurance options.
Required Experience:
If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
Responsibilities:
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Compensation: $80,000 to $93,000 + $8,000 retention on bonus.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, sick time. 401(k) with a savings plan. Long-term disability, company-paid short-term disability, and life insurance options.
Required Experience:
- Licensed in NY as Registered Nurse
- Certified as Infection Control Preventionist preferred but willingness to become Certified at company's expense required.
- 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
If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! 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
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