Nurse Educator & Infection Control

Job Description

Job Description

Allaire Health Services is looking for an Infection Preventionist to join our incredible team! 

We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here! 

Shift Hours:

Infection Preventionist Benefits:  

• Competitive wages based on experience  
• Daily pay option available 
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package 
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance  
• Supplemental disability and life insurance options available 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401k available 
• Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement 
• Complementary uniform  
• Friendly work environment 
• Referral bonus 

Infection Preventionist Responsibilities : 

The Infection Preventionist has oversight over all infection control related activities within the organization. Directs the efforts of all the performance improvement initiatives to ensure overall compliance with all regulatory standards including national, state, CMS, DNV and other agencies. He/She works with clinicians and administrators to improve overall patient safety and systems-level outcomes. 

• Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; developing reports, policies and procedures. 
• Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies. 
• Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control. 
• Coordinate with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to determine the direction of surveillance activities and actively evaluate effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually. 
• Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases. 
• Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures. 
• Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance and infectious diseases. 
• Participate in infection prevention and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health. 
• Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, DNV, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations, standards or guidelines. 
• Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes. 

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? We're excited to get to know you! Apply today and discover why Allaire Health Services is the perfect place for your professional aspirations. 

Join us at Allaire Health Services, a member of Allaire Health Services, and start a career that's not just about work, but about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Your future starts here. Come be a part of our extraordinary team!