Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center a premier provider of post-acute care services in Virginia Beach, Virginia is searching for an Infection Preventionist.

The Infection Preventionist will coordinate, manage, and implement the Centers infection prevention and control program. Under the leadership of the Director of Nursing and Administrator, the Infection Preventionist will work directly with all employees, patients, medical providers, and pharmacists to fully implement all aspects of the infection prevention and control program which is designed to comply with all aspects of CDC, CMS, OSHA and other federal and state guidelines for long-term care. The Infection Preventionist will provide training, supervision, and conduct compliance audits within the Center to validate the centers adherence to the program. In addition, the Infection Preventionist will develop action plans to ensure regulatory compliance, patient, and employee safety. The Infection Preventionist will work collaboratively with center employees to promote employee contributions to infection prevention and control planning at the center and corporate levels. The Infection Preventionist will work closely with the Corporate Clinical Education Specialist in the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and training programs to improve infection prevention and control activities that promote patient care and safety.

Position Requirements:

• Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the healthcare centers Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conducts compliance audits; provides supervision and training as necessary.
• Implements action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.
• Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.
• Manage the healthcare centers Tuberculosis program.
• Ensures applicable transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conducts, attends, and participates in orientation, training, and in-service programs.
• Coordinates and manages vaccine programs for patients and employees.
• Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the healthcare centers Antibiotic Stewardship Program
• Participates in and provides appropriate reporting to the Quality Assurance committee as it relates to the healthcare centers Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Attends corporate level education programs as indicated.
• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.
• One year of experience in Infection Preventionist or related role.
• Infection Control Practitioner Certification (CIC) preferred.
• Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Completion or willingness to complete specialized training in infection prevention and control.
• Thorough knowledge of standard methods and criteria for identifying health care associated infections using an approach that consists of surveillance, data collection, and trending for identification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.
• Excellent customer service focus.

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive rate of pay
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time associates
• Affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire
• Paid time off and Short Term Disability
• 401k with company match