Genesis
Infection Preventionist - RN
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Base pay range $39.00/hr - $47.00/hr
Overview The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque is now hiring for an Infection Preventionist RN or LPN. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Responsibilities The 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. 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 to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.
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, 401(k), paid time off
Voluntary Insurances
Pet insurance
Term and whole life insurance
Short‑term disability
Hospital indemnity
Personal accident
Critical illness
Cancer coverage
Seniority level Mid‑senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Base pay range $39.00/hr - $47.00/hr
Overview The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque is now hiring for an Infection Preventionist RN or LPN. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Responsibilities The 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. 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 to meet with employees working evening and night shifts.
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, 401(k), paid time off
Voluntary Insurances
Pet insurance
Term and whole life insurance
Short‑term disability
Hospital indemnity
Personal accident
Critical illness
Cancer coverage
Seniority level Mid‑senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Genesis by 2x.
Get notified about new Infection Control Nurse jobs in Albuquerque, NM.
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