Infection Preventionist RN
Company: American Senior Communities
Location: South Bend
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Infection Preventionist - RNCompassion, Accountability,
Relationships and Excellenceare the core values for American Senior
Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E.,
they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all
our relationships with customers, team members and community at
large.American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient
centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent
outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the
neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in
surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same
things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living
communities is based on the knowledge that we'll be part of your
neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our
hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in
senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a
calling.Our commitment to our team members:PayActiv - Hourly
employees have immediate access up to 50% of your earned
payQuarterly wage increases and bonus opportunities (conditions
apply)Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans - Affordable, low cost
optionsConvenient telehealth services for all employeesTuition
assistance and certification reimbursementPTO and holiday pay for
full time staff401k retirement planEmployee Referral Bonus Program
- get paid to refer a friend to join our teamWorkforce Chaplains:
Confidential, non-denomination resources available for employees
and household family members of employeesPathogen Reducing Air
purification devices in corridors and common areas to help combat
COVID-19TrueU: Free online classes and podcasts which will equip
you to grow both personally and professionally.What will you be
doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior
Communities?The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the
facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Infection
Preventionist is responsible for matching the learning needs of
nursing staff and non-nursing staff with educational programs
designed to meet dynamic resident care demands. The Infection
Preventionist is responsible for assessing educational needs of
staff, coordinating programs based upon identified needs, and
ensuring compliance with all State and Federal guidelines for
infection prevention and control, in-service education and new
employee orientation. May serve as the Clinical Education Nurse for
the facility.A member of the facility's QAPI program and reports to
the committee on the Infection Prevention and Control Program
(IPCP) and Antibiotic Stewardship Program on a routine basis and as
needed.Monitor and tracks healthcare associated infections.Provide
on-site management of the facility COVID-19 prevention and response
activities.Conducts infection prevention and control surveillance
activities and audits adherence to recommended infection control
practices.Provides competency-based training of healthcare
personnel on infection prevention and control practices.Completes
Infection Prevention and Control/Antibiotic Stewardship and
Clinical Education QAPI summary minutes and makes recommendations
for corrective action.Monitors antibiotic usage and follows
Antibiotic Stewardship ProgramMonitors immunization and TB
screening for residents and employees. Includes tracking and
administering all PPDs and HBV for all staff and new hires.
Tracking and administering all PPDs, TB screening, Influenza and
Pneumococcal Vaccinations for residents.Requirements:Licensure as
Registered NurseGraduate of an accredited school of
nursing.Clinical experience with an ongoing interest and enthusiasm
for creating educational programs that address the unique issues
associated with care of the aged.Advanced training in infection
prevention and control by certificate or through CDC training
program.We are committed to the safety and health of our team
members, residents and families we serve. As such, ASC is proud to
have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19
vaccination(s) for all employees and new hires. In accordance with
our mission to compassionately serve every resident with quality
care and excellence, we firmly believe that vaccinating all
employees is essential for our customer's safety and health. New
hires, including rehires, will need to show evidence of full
vaccination on or before start or receive their first dose or one
dose vaccine prior to start date. As such, we are asking those
candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to
be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through the
process outlined in the electronic onboarding paperwork. Should you
have any questions regarding this, please speak with your
recruiting contact directly.We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative
Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and
other protected categories.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: American Senior Communities, South Bend , Infection Preventionist RN, Healthcare , South Bend, Indiana
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