RN Infection Preventionist

Company: Riverview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Location: Coventry
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Riverview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - We're looking for an experienced Full-Time 32 hr per week Infection Preventionist!
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Join a company that admires, cares, appreciates, and values their employees! -Come meet the team at Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and see why we stand out from the rest. Riverview Rehabilitation is a beautiful and updated nursing facility with warm and friendly staff.
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We offer many exciting benefits:

Generous Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
Employee Referral Bonus (up to $1,800)
Health, Vision and Dental Benefits
401K Matching
Employee Engagement/Culture Committee
Sign-On Bonuses -
Cell Phone Plan Discounts
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
EAP Resources

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Requirements:
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, the use of PPE, education and training on disease process and prevention of associated infections. The Infection Preventionist collaborates with the centers team and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies.

Must have a valid RN license for the state of Rhode Island
Prior infection control experience strongly preferred
A minimum of one (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Must have the desire and ability to effectively train and educate all clinical and non-clinical staff as applicable.
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the facility.
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise others
Focusing on Quality Improvement
Public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related experience is required
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology

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