Infection Preventionist (RN)

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day.

We are located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953.

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers join the spirited KARE KREWE of Merritt Island!

You'll love being part of our teamand you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)
• Advanced Pay - get paid when YOU want
• 401k with Company Match - plan for your future
• Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time - we value work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement - invest in your growth
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage - peace of mind for you & your family
• Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs - we've got your covered
• Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

Come join our 5-star quality measure, Joint Commission accredited, best-in-area rated facility! Our team mission is to foster the best care in the area for our patients, while providing an environment where our team can thrive and succeed in their career.

Position Summary:

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to insure resident's needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Currently licensed as an LPN. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating of our established infection prevention and control policies and practices.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• General Nursing Care Responsibilities
• Nursing Care Responsibilities
• Special Nursing Care Responsibilities
• Infection Preventionist Responsibilities The Infection Preventionist (or designee) shall coordinate the development and monitoring of our facility's established infection prevention and control policies and practices. The Infection Preventionist shall report information related to compliance with our facility's established infection prevention and control policies and practices to the Administrator and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee. The Infection Preventionist shall keep abreast of changes in infection prevention and control guidelines and regulations to ensure our facility's protocols remain current and aid in preventing and controlling the spread of infections The Infection Preventionist will collect, analyze and provide infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consult on infection risk assessment and prevention control strategies; provide education and training; and implement evidenced-based infection prevention and control practices.
• Food Service Responsibilities
• Documentation Responsibilities
• Admission, Transfer and Discharge Responsibilities
• Care Plan Responsibilities
• Other Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Currently licensed as an RN in this state. CPR Certified.

Experience

One year prior nursing experience preferred.