Infection Preventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Infection Preventionist Make a difference at Living Branches Come Live & Grow – Together! As the Infection Preventionist at Living Branches you are working alongside our leadership and direct care teams to keep our communities safe! Your expertise directly impacts hundreds of lives of those we employ and serve both at our campuses and in our wider community! Infection Preventionist Overview:Directs the infection control activities in the Health Care facility. Conducts infection control surveillance, coordinates and implements infection control precautions, monitors, and evaluates the infection control processOther responsibilities will be to educate personnel about infection prevention and control measures and the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet OSHA, public health department, and CDC requirementsMonitors facility on ongoing basis for compliance with appropriate infection control measures; institutes measures to correct unsafe and unsanitary practicesInvestigates resident/employee exposure to communicable diseases and participates in outbreak investigations making recommendations to control such outbreaks and notifies appropriate city and state health officials in accordance with departmental procedures and state regulationsParticipates in development, evaluation and revision of all appropriate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control guidelinesProvides infection control in-service education to staff to communicate current infection control policies and procedures as well as any changes and/or new developments.Participates in QAPI program and attends monthly meetingsCoordinates employee health screens and annual influenza immunizationServe as Respirator Program Administrator (RPA) or assigns a designee to serve as RPA, and oversee the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) for the community as outlined by OSHA's respiratory protection standardRegistered Nurse license (required)Associates of Practitioners of Infection Control Registration (APIC) (Preferred)2-4 years of infectious control, nursing or related training or experienceKnowledge of statistics, research design, adult infectious diseases, nosocomial infections surveillance, interpretation of microbiology dataAbility to respond, investigate, identify and problem-solve infection control issues requiring immediate and decisive actionKnowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations and of regulations and guidelines governing long-term careStrong management skills to provide guidance and direction, set performance standards and monitor performance of subordinates At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep!! Our core values put people before profit! Our mission is to empower older adults and families to lead lives of purpose and joy. If you are looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team! Benefits:Paid Time Off – up to 3 weeks starting your first yearEducational Reimbursement and ScholarshipsMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $22.85 per payDirect Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.Team Member holiday and summer partiesGenerous 401(k) match – Up to 7%Team Member discount for mealsFree membership to onsite fitness centerTeam Member Appreciation Initiatives Living Branches is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through a system of retirement living and affordable housing communities in southeastern Pennsylvania. Living Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members. We provide enriching services and engaging activities for more than 1,400 residents at three different locations.

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