Infection Preventionist , RN

About the role

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. 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

• Function as the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for staff in multiple locations, focusing on:
  • Infection Prevention-Control Activities
  • Outcome-Process Surveillance
  • Outbreak Management
  • 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 through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care related to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
• 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 to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, travel, and wireless service discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows instant access to a portion of earned wages
• Several voluntary insurances such as:
  • 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.

Pay

USD $49.00 - USD $55.00 /Hr