Infection Preventionist RN
Company: Riverside Village
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Riverside Village is now hiring an Infection Preventionist -
RN!Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the
core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only
form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and
create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team
members and community at large.American Senior Communities has
proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a
long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior
Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our
leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community
well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation
of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that
we'll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take
great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we
do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but
following a calling.Our commitment to our team members:PayActiv -
Hourly employees have immediate access up to 50% of your earned
payMedical/Dental/Vision insurance available - Plans starting as
low as $20 a weekEmployees can access convenient telehealth
services401kPTOTuition assistance and up to $500 for
certificationsGenerous Education Reimbursement for New Nursing
GraduatesWorkforce Chaplains: Confidential, non-denomination
resource available for anyone in the ASC familyPathogen Reducing
Air Purification devices in corridors and common areas to help
combat COVID-19TrueU: Free online classes and podcasts which will
equip you to grow both personally and professionally.What will you
be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior
Communities?The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the
facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Infection
Preventionist is responsible for matching the learning needs of
nursing staff and non-nursing staff with educational programs
designed to meet dynamic resident care demands. The Infection
Preventionist is responsible for assessing educational needs of
staff, coordinating programs based upon identified needs, and
ensuring compliance with all State and Federal guidelines for
infection prevention and control, in-service education and new
employee orientation. May serve as the Clinical Education Nurse for
the facility.A member of the facility's QAPI program and reports to
the committee on the Infection Prevention and Control Program
(IPCP) and Antibiotic Stewardship Program on a routine basis and as
needed.Monitor and tracks healthcare associated infections.Provide
on-site management of the facility COVID-19 prevention and response
activities.Conducts infection prevention and control surveillance
activities and audits adherence to recommended infection control
practices.Provides competency-based training of healthcare
personnel on infection prevention and control practices.Completes
Infection Prevention and Control/Antibiotic Stewardship and
Clinical Education QAPI summary minutes and makes recommendations
for corrective action.Monitors antibiotic usage and follows
Antibiotic Stewardship ProgramMonitors immunization and TB
screening for residents and employees. Includes tracking and
administering all PPDs and HBV for all staff and new hires.
Tracking and administering all PPDs, TB screening, Influenza and
Pneumococcal Vaccinations for residents.Requirements:Licensure as
Registered NurseGraduate of an accredited school of
nursing.Clinical experience with an ongoing interest and enthusiasm
for creating educational programs that address the unique issues
associated with care of the aged.Advanced training in infection
prevention and control by certificate or through CDC training
program.We are committed to the safety and health of our team
members, residents and families we serve. As such, ASC is proud to
have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19
vaccination(s) for all employees and new hires. In accordance with
our mission to compassionately serve every resident with quality
care and excellence, we firmly believe that vaccinating all
employees is essential for our customer's safety and health. New
hires, including rehires, will need to show evidence of full
vaccination on or before start or receive their first dose or one
dose vaccine prior to start date.As such, we are asking those
candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to
be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through the
process outlined in the electronic onboarding paperwork. Should you
have any questions regarding this, please speak with your
recruiting contact directly.We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative
Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and
other protected categories.
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