Infection Preventionist / Clinical Education Nurse

Washington Healthcare Center is now hiring an Infection Preventionist / Clinical Education Nurse (RN)

Why should you be an IP/CEN Nurse at American Senior Communities?

As an Infection Preventionist, utilize your critical thinking skills to implement measures that will protect the residents and staff in your community.

You will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents, staff, and healthcare professionals while utilizing your nursing skills to promote the physical and psychosocial well-being of the residents.  The Clinical Educator is responsible for carrying out education, Skills competencies, trainings, cliical observations, orientation, and in-service education.  


* Receive company-paid support and training to earn a Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP). 


* Financial assistance programs for continued education and additional certifications


* Access to your money before payday


* Autonomy as a nurse manager


* Career advancement opportunities with free skills and leadership training


* More perks and benefits below

Responsibilities:

Infection Preventionist is a licensed nurse who is responsible for implementing and overseeing the infection prevention and control program in the long-term care setting.  This role will monitor and track healthcare associated infections, antibiotic utilization, immunizations, and occupational health.


* Play an integral role as a member of the nurse management team making key decisions in resident care and management of staff.


* Member of the antibiotic stewardship and quality assurance improvement committees.


* Oversee the immunization program by monitoring, tracking, and reporting on healthcare associated infections and antibiotic use.


* Utilize your critical thinking skills to lead, assess, plan, and implement educational programs based on the needs of the facility staff and residents.


* Conducts general orientation program as directed by the DNS.

Assists staffing coordinator and floor staff in hands-on orientation process.


* Conduct infection control surveillance activities and audits to recommend infection control practices.

Requirements:


* Active and unrestricted RN license with management experience.


* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


* Clinical experience with an ongoing interest and enthusiasm for creating educational programs that address the unique issues associated with care of the aged.


* The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training through the CDC (can be provided at this facility upon hire), or advanced training in infection prevention and control certification.


* Current BLS certification.

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:


* Top competitive market wages


* Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and

*opportunities to earn additional PTO


* Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv

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