Infection Preventionist Job at Evergreen Healthcare group
Beautiful 140 bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Las Vegas seeks Infection Preventionist to join our team.
We are looking for an Infection Preventionist to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The Infection Preventionist Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Partners with the Medical Director develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan
- Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety programs
- Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
- Leads facility hygiene program to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, mitigate and control workplace conditions related to infection control and prevention
- Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations
- Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control/OSHA are identified
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of Infection Prevention experience preferred
Licensure/Certification
- Valid LVN/RN license
- Current CMS/CDC Certifications
We offer a very competitive compensation package
Come join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Infectious Disease
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Infection Preventionist: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN or RN (Required)
- CDC Covid course certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
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