Infection Preventionist – RN

Incredible Nurse Practice Educator / Infection Prevention RN role

Monday – Friday : 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

one weekend a month and on call time

BenefitsVariable compensation plansTuition, Travel, and Wireless Service DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program to support mental healthEmployee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardshipsDiverse, Equitable and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our companys DNA.Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

Nursing Tuition Assistance Program

We also offer a number of voluntary insurances such as:Pet InsuranceTerm and Whole Life InsuranceShort-term DisabilityHospital IndemnityPersonal AccidentCritical IllnessCancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the nursing centers Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention & Control Activities, Outcome & Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health.

Position HighlightsSupport 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 identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.

Who We Are

Our employees are our most valuable resource. They are the service we provide and the product we deliver. Only through the talents and extraordinary dedication our employees bring to their jobs each and every day are we able to achieve our mission of delivering high quality healthcare and every day compassion.

Thats why our multifaceted culture is a place where employees can thrive. It is:Entrepreneurial. There is employee ownership to meet community post-acute, long-term care and senior living needs sparking innovation, creativity and collaboration. Integrous. We are guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program.Progressive. We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so employees can build a long and successful career with us.Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive. We foster an environment where our employees, patients, and visitors can be their authentic selves and feel celebrated and welcomed. DEI is in our DNA!

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelors 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 in order to meet with employees working evening and nightshifts.

Other Info

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Target: $32 – $40 / hour

Job City: Tuscumbia

Requisition Number: 514240

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.