Infection Preventionist RN

Infection Preventionist - RN 

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Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities.

These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes.

Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists.

Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well.

We value the same things in life that you do.

The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years.

We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do.  As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

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 Benefits may vary, 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.  May serve as the Clinical Education Nurse for the facility.


* 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 infect...