ResponsibilitiesThe Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Outcome - Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health. *Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.*Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.*Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control, and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center.
Qualifications*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred.*Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.*A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.*Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and nightshifts.
Benefits*Variable compensation plans*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you27ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:*Pet Insurance*Term and Whole Life Insurance*Short-term Disability*Hospital Indemnity*Personal Accident*Critical Illness*Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Posted Salary RangeUSD $40.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
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