Infection Preventionist Lead Compliance & Resident Safety

Overview At FutureCare our Infection Control Preventionist has an innate calling to directly help our residents experience meaningful outcomes for healthier living. The Infection Control Preventionist follows established guidelines for the prevention and spread of contagious, infectious, or communicable disease to provide a clean/safe environment for our staff, residents, and families. They also play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic and critically ill residents while closely monitoring all employee health programs. Salary Range Salary Range $110K - $120K Full Time Annual $7500.00 Sign-On Bonus Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc. Responsibilities Ensures that infection control policies and procedures are implemented, followed, and updated when necessary Conducts rounds throughout facility to assure compliance with state and federal guidelines Hold and chair quarterly Infection Control Meetings, and review information obtained from the infection prevention, surveillance, and control program to improve resident care and employee work practices Carry out surveillance to monitor the facility rates of nosocomial infection, risk factors, and, as needed, analysis that relate to infection prevention and control Report all diseases that are required to be reported to appropriate Health Department officials. Administrator, Medical Director, and DON are to be notified Provide regular in-services on infection control Qualifications Current Maryland RN licensure BLS Certification Required ICP or related certification a plus Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or critical care nursing Knowledgeable in area of infection control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred Attendance at Infection Control seminars, preferably A.P.I.C. Equal Opportunity Employer FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr