Infection Preventionist RN

Infection Preventionist (IP Nurse) at Canterbury Nursing

Full-Time Position!

Why should you be an IP Nurse at Canterbury Nursing?

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.


* 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.


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

Requirements:


* Active and unrestricted RN license or LPN with management experience.


* 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 or


* Current BLS certification.

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


* Earn some of the best wages in the market!


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


* Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO


* Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts


* Paid training, skills certification & career development support


* Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs


* Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement


* 401(k) retirement plan options


* Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program


* Employee assistance program & wellness support


* Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more



*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefit...