Infection Control Nurse - RN
Company: Genesis HealthCare
Location: Hamden
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Genesis HealthCare is the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide
variety of living options and professional clinical services. We
are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like
you - passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a
difference.Protecting the safety and health of our
patients/residents and employees is our utmost concern at Genesis.
Join as an Infection Control Nurse - RN to support that goal. In
this role, you will serve as the nursing centers' prevention and
control officer and function as a practitioner, resource,
consultant, educator and facilitator. Your focus is infection
prevention - control activities, outcome - process surveillance,
outbreak management and employee health.Position Highlights Oversee
the nursing centers' Infection Control and Prevention Program to
minimize the risk of infection. Manage the employee health program
which includes the universal influenza program. Facilitate
infection control training for all newly hired employees and
conduct annual competency training for nurses administering
tuberculosis testing. Review the immunization documentation/status
for all new hires with the center to ensure compliance Develop
education programs in response infection control needs identified
through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, rounding and
center quality measuresWhy Genesis? We improve the lives we touch
through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday
compassion! We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values,
Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and
compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through
creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. We
Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training
opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with
Genesis. We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the
Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork
and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our
shared successes. We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the
vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire
you to be your best self.PINFQualifications: Must be a graduate of
an accredited school of nursing with current registered nurse
licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN preferred Infection
Control and Prevention certification is strongly preferred. This
specialty certification must be obtained within the first 2 years
of employment if not already in place A minimum of three years
full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required with a
minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care
nursing. One year experience in a management/administrative or
supervisory capacity is preferred. Previous experience in infection
control is preferred. Must work flexible hours in order to meet
with employees working evening and night shifts. To protect the
health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family
members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a
universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care
partners and onsite vendors.#57000Requisition Number: 416823
Keywords: Genesis HealthCare, Hamden , Infection Control Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Hamden, Connecticut
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