Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

We are a 120-bed facility located in the beautiful woods of Columbia County. A leading senior care provider in the area we are conveniently located in close proximity to the Taconic State Parkway, offering a very peaceful commute.

Come see the difference!

The Infection Control Nurse is an intregal member of our care team. As our IC Nurse you will plan and implement surveillance, prevention, and control programs that are designed to enhance the quality and standard of resident care, as well as, similar programs to protect facility personnel from acquiring infectious diseases from residents and/or the work environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, review, and revise infection control policies and procedures annually and/or as needed in response to community outbreaks
• Follow all updates regarding new state and federal regulations regarding Infectious Diseases and all relevant regulations
• Responsible for the direction, implementation, education of, and compliance with the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
• Participate in antibiotic stewardship program
• Identify, record, and report nosocomial infections based on chart review, resident observation (including infection site), microbiology reports, and input from professional staff
• Perform epidemiological functions by investigating outbreaks, identifying trends and clusters of infections, and evaluating relevant infection control practices
• Provide infection control programming for both staff education and resident education. Employee health programs will be coordinated as needs are identified
• Be a resource person and consultant in the establishment and maintenance of an environment that will reduce the possibility of nosocomial and employee infections
• Work with the appropriate departments to develop employee health screening and immunization procedures as well as guidelines for exposure to infectious diseases, prophylaxis, and management of infectious diseases
• Act as a liaison with employee health, local and State Boards of Health, and the Long Term Care Field Office
• Chair Infection Control Committee
• Comply with department and facility procedures, fire prevention, and safety standards
• Conduct annual flu vaccine program for residents and staff
• TB surveillance of residents and staff
• Give resident care in emergency situations to assess complex resident needs or teach nursing techniques to residents, staff, and/or family
• Document according to requirements of all regulating bodies and facility policies
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Act as a role model for nursing assistants, licensed staff, and other personnel

Required qualifications:

Must be an RN approved by the NY State Board of Nurse

Experience in long-term care setting preferred

Weekday position. Day shift.

Admnistrative position

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal background check.

COVID-19 consideration:

Must be fully vaccinated.

To discuss this opportunity, contact Tom Rizzo @ 838-250-7541 or TRizzo@pinehavencarecenter.com