Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Infection Preventionist is responsible to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and in partnership with the Administrator and Central Support clinical team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards of practice relevant to infection prevention and control.
• Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, coordinates, and directs the center’s infection control program
• Coordinates and monitors compliance with current CMS, CDC, OSHA, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards of practice concerning infection control and facilitates related training and education programs.
• Coordinates and maintains team member and resident health programs including coordination of immunization and vaccination program.
• Facilitates regular review of the infection control program and interprets infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
• Leads the Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. Reports on infection control trends and makes recommendations to the Center Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee.
• Reviews and analyzes infectious disease reports and diagnostics. Confirms completion of all appropriate follow up, intervention, documentation, and reporting associated with infections occurring among residents and team members.
• Tracks and trends infection occurrences and rates. Prepares summaries of infection data, with written and oral reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and regional leadership.
• Coordinates and facilitates the center’s outbreak and infection trend response and serves as a primary point of contact with local and state public health offices.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements process improvement to address infection control work practices and infection trends.

Education & Experience you need to qualify:

• You need to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• You must have an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Registered Nurse preferred.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in acute or long-term care.

In adherence with the State’s COVID-19 mandate for health care workers, Prestige Care team members are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as an condition of employment, unless a team member qualifies and receives an approved religious or medical exemption.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr+) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!

Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:Employee Only: $75/month
Employee & Spouse: $200/month
Employee & Family: $300/month
Our comprehensive benefit package includes:A choice of health plans – Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
Employer paid Life and AD&D
401k w/company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
Annual wage increases
Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Infectious Disease
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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