Job Description
Our client is part of a group of long-term care affiliates. Our client a Large world-renowned long-term care facility a provides a full range of care solutions including nursing home care, managed long-term care, assisted living programs, senior housing, rehabilitation services and specialized services such as elder abuse prevention and memory care. Our client empowers over 18,000 patients, residents and members to live forward every day.
Our client is a Large world-renowned long-term care facility.
The responsibility of the Infection Preventionist is to implement the Infection Control Program and activities in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs. Oversees and conducts wound care assessment in collaboration with wound care consultant and completes documentation as applicable in the absence of the Wound Care Manager. Manages and supervises the staff activities and ensures staff competencies in the delivery of care.
To perform this job successfully Associate’s Degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor’s Degree or MSN from an accredited university preferred.
A minimum of 2 years experience as a staff nurse, a minimum of 1 year experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long term care facility or other related medical facility and a minimum of 1 year experience supervising and implementing infection control programs. Must possess a current NYS RN license and certification in infection control. Knowledge of federal and state regulations. Must be able to speak, write and read English. Strong clinical competencies, communications and writing skills and the ability to manage staff and resources required.
Must possess a current NYS RN license and certification in infection control.
TIME OFF BENEFITS
Holidays
Personal Days
Sick Days
Vacation
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS*
Bereavement Days
Cell Phone Discount Plan
Commuter Plan
Jury Duty Days
Marriage Days
Pet Insurance Discount Plan
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs
Years of Service Awards
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125,000 - 150,000 plus Bonus