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Genesis

Infection Preventionist - RN

Genesis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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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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