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National Health Care Associates

Infection Preventionist (RN)

National Health Care Associates, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401

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Infection Preventionist (RN)

– National Health Care Associates

A Great Place to Work Eastside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Part time

($24hrs a week)

What You’ll Do As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs. You will be a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout our facility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff

Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures

Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program

Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee

Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements

Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautions

Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff

Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process

Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Qualifications

Valid state nursing license

Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology

Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role

Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

Strong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skills

Experience in a Long‑Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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