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, and 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 (BSN preferred).
• Complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet with employees on 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, and company-paid life insurance.
• 401K and 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 for instant access to a portion of earned wages.
• Voluntary insurance options including pet insurance, term and whole life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity, personal accident, critical illness, and cancer coverage (restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, state law, and other factors).

Pay

Posted salary range: USD $100,000.00 – USD $110,000.00 per year.