Infection Preventionist

Citadel of Sterling is seeking an Infection Preventionist (Registered Nurse) to join our team. An Infection Preventionist assists the Director of Nurses to organize and administer areas of Resident Care Services and infection prevention to attain person centered care and the facility's objectives established by the Governing Body. Monitors that programs and procedures are developed to assess, evaluate and meet the needs of the resident. 

Infection Preventionist (RN) Essential Functions:

• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population. 
• Assists with the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
• Addresses and supports cultural practices as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Clear, concise and current written policies and procedures are available to assist the staff and minimize risk factors infection prevention.
• Recommends modifications, additions or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage.
• Initiates and participates in problem solving, policy forming conferences for resident care services.
• Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services. 
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety, infection prevention, and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Plans and recommends to Director of Nurses equipment or modifications needed to provide resident care Serves as a member of professional staff committees in matters pertaining to resident care and national patient safety goals.
•  Tracks and trends Infections, antibiotic stewardship, hand hygiene, vaccinations (Influenza, Pneumococcal, and Covid) 
• Plans and coordinates with the Director of Nurses, utilizing the respective service managers for planning the budgeting requirements for staff, performance of work, supplies and equipment. 
• Assist with implementing an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care and infection control delivered to residents.
• Develops and implements nursing staffing plans for the organization related to infection prevention.
• Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident personnel information.
• Provides patient/resident/family caregiver education as directed.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits Offered:

• Professional Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Innovative Training Programs

 Job Type: Full-time and Part-time 

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324

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