Infection Preventionist RN/LPN
Company: Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center a premier provider of
post-acute care services in Charlotte, North Carolina is searching
for an Infection Preventionist.The Infection Preventionist will
coordinate, manage, and implement the Center's 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 center's 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:Medical technologist or Microbiologist
with a 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.Education requirements: Associate degree required
for Medical Technologist; bachelor's degree required for
Microbiologist.1+ years of infection prevention control experience
in an acute or post-acute care setting. Experience in a skilled
nursing/long term care environment is preferred.Must have completed
or is willing to complete specialized training in infection
prevention and control for long-term care. Infection Control
Practitioner Certification (CIC) is preferred.Experience in adult
clinical education.Proficient verbal and written communication
skills.Demonstrated ability to proactively team build and develop
positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to interact proactively with a culturally
diverse employee and patient populations.Must be able to work
independently, prioritize responsibilities and adjust to rapidly
changing priorities.Must be proficient in Excel.We offer a
competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for
full time associates which include affordable health and dental
insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for
holidays, and a 401k with company match.
Keywords: Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center, Charlotte , Infection Preventionist RN/LPN, Other , Charlotte, North Carolina
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