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