Infection Control Specialist

Infection Control Nurse - Rn

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME

Genesis Health Care is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

Protecting the safety and health of our patients/residents and employees is our utmost concern n as an Infection Control Nurse -- RN to support that goal. In this role, you will serve as the nursing centers' prevention and control officer and function as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator. Your focus is infection prevention - control activities, outcome - process surveillance, outbreak management and employee health.

Position Highlights

Oversee the nursing centers' Infection Control and Prevention Program to minimize the risk of infection.

Manage the employee health program which includes the universal influenza program.

Facilitate infection control training for all newly hired employees and conduct annual competency training for nurses administering tuberculosis testing.

Review the immunization documentation/status for all new hires with the center to ensure compliance

Develop education programs in response infection control needs identified through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, rounding and center quality measures

Why Genesis?

We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion!

We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.

We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.

We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.

We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Variable compensation plans
• Inclusive workplace with DEI committee
• Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN preferred Infection Control and Prevention certification is strongly preferred. This specialty certification must be obtained within the first 2 years of employment if not already in place A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required with a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing.

One year experience in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred. Previous experience in infection control is preferred. Must work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.

Other Info

• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Pay Target: $44.00 - $52.00
• Job City:
  Springfield