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Infection Control Nurse (RN)
Naugatuck, CT
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Location: Naugatuck, CT

Schedules: Full-Time


Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, sick time. 401(k) with a savings plan. Long-term disability, company-paid short-term disability, and life insurance options.


Required Experience:

  • Valid state nursing license (RN or LPN)
  • Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology
  • Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
  • Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
  • Strong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment


Preferred Experience (Not Required):

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required


If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff
  • Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures
  • Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program
  • Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee
  • Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements
  • Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautions
  • Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff
  • Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process
  • Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations



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