Infection Preventionist RN

Infection Prevention / Medical Records RN

Come work at a building with a deficiency-free survey! Candidate must be a Registered Nurse.

Our commitment to our team members:


* Top competitive market wages


* Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and

*opportunities to earn additional PTO


* Access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv

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* Paid training, skills certification & career development support


* Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option


* Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts


* 401(k) retirement plan options


* Lucrative employee referral bonus program


* Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement

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* Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program


* Employee assistance program & wellness support


* Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more



*Terms and conditions apply

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.  The Infection Preventionist is responsible for matching the learning needs of nursing staff and non-nursing staff with educational programs designed to meet dynamic resident care demands.

 The Infection Preventionist is responsible for assessing educational needs of staff, coordinating programs based upon identified needs, and ensuring compliance with all State and Federal guidelines for infection prevention and control, in-service education and new employee orientation.

This individual will also serve as the Medical Records Nurse.


* A member of the facility’s QAPI program and reports to the committee on the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and Antibiotic Stewardship Program on a routine basis and as needed.


* Monitor and tracks healthcare associated infections.


* Provide on-site management of the facility COVID-19 prevention and response activities.


* Conducts infection prevention and control surveillance activities and audits adherence to recommended infection control practices.


* Provides competency-based training of healthcare personnel on infection prevention and control practices.


* Completes Infection Prevention and Control/Antibiotic Stewardship and Clinical Education QAPI summary minutes and makes recommendations for corrective action.


* Monitors antibiotic usage and follows Antibiotic Stewardship Program


* Monitors immunization and TB screening for residents and employees.

Includes tracking and administering all PPDs and HBV for all staff and new hires.  Tracking and administering all PPDs, TB screening, Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations for residents.


* Work with the physicians, office staff and nursing management team to optimize the utilization of the electronic medical records.

Requirements:


* Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
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