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George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is now hiring an Infection Preventionist to join our outstanding team!

Wage:

$35.75 - $41.17 /hr The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. Responsible for design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Is also accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Serves as a team member on various committees.

Full-time are eligible for:

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

•Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

•Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collects infection data, maintains records for each case of healthcare- associated infection

Conducts outbreak investigations

Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices

Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities

Responsible for the following:

The prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis

Providing direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues

Directing the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams

Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan

Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC

Conducting surveillance of infections

Directing and monitoring audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies

Providing education and training

Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research

Works with the federal, state and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting

Qualifications Required Education and Experience

Current RN licensure

Preferred Education and Experience

Current certification in Infection Control preferred

Bachelors degree

Post-acute care work experience #AvalonRN