What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Civita Care Center at Danbury?
We are currently seeking an experienced RN for our Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse position.
Staff Education Functions
- Plans, controls, and executes the implementation of new hire orientation and ongoing training programs for all personnel to ensure the maintenance and continuity of a high standard of services throughout the facility.
- Coordinates mandatory in-service requirements for all facility staff in addition to education on an as-needed basis for all shifts and departments.
Infection Control Functions:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates the infection control program. Communicates compliance related issues to appropriate parties.
- Monitors, through surveillance and inspection, as appropriate, to ensure that proper infection prevention procedures are being followed consistently and within quality standards.
- Collaborates with and assists supervisors and professionals in training and educating all personnel as to the importance of required infection prevention procedures.
- Prepares required reports for quarterly medical staff meetings.
- Monitors all residents and staff infections.
- Tracks and oversees reporting of any outbreaks within the facility.
Required Qualifications
- Must be Certified in Infection Prevention Training Course by CDC
- Must hold a current state RN license and be a nurse in good standing
- Ability to supervise and instruct others
- Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and infection control requirements, OSHA laws and regulations, nursing and medical practices, and guidelines governing long term care
Proof of COVID Vaccination is required to be eligible for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Salary : $69,700 - $88,300