LPN / LVN

Infection Preventionist - LPN/LVN

Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

Join our clinical team as an Infection Preventionist - LPN/LVN! Under the direction of an RN, you will be responsible for one or multiple centers Infection Prevention and Control Program and will function as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for all staff focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Outbreak Management, Employee Health and Outcome - Process Surveillance. The latter includes identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections.

In business since 1985, strong, stable Genesis has a culture of compassion, and a commitment to integrity, employee appreciation, and career paths for our employees.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Variable compensation plans
• Inclusive workplace with DEI committee
• Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

Qualifications:

The Infection Preventionist -- LPN/LVN must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current practical or vocational nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred. Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.

Position Type: Full Time

Job City: Bennington

Requisition Number: 454339