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Infection Preventionist. Job in Concord Gr8Jobs
Job Description
Harris Hill Center, a Genesis HealthCare skilled nursing and rehab facility in Concord, NH, seeks an Infection Preventionist RN to lead our infection prevention and control program. The RN conducts surveillance, tracks trends, and coordinates response to potential outbreaks, ensuring adherence to CDC, CMS, and state regulations. Responsibilities include educating staff on standard and transmission-based precautions, PPE use, and hand hygiene; updating policies; auditing practices; and collaborating with nursing, rehab, medical, and support teams. This role supports quality improvement, protects residents and staff, and promotes a culture of safety and compassionate, resident-centered care. Responsibilities Lead and manage the facility's infection prevention and control program Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data analysis, and trend reporting Develop, implement, and update infection prevention policies and procedures Educate and train staff on infection control practices, PPE, and hand hygiene Monitor compliance with CDC, CMS, and state infection control regulations Investigate, manage, and report suspected or confirmed outbreaks Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate infection prevention into care plans Perform audits and rounding to identify and correct infection risks Provide resident, family, and staff education on infection-related topics Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident safety and outcomes Required Skills Infection prevention and control Epidemiological surveillance Clinical nursing skills Regulatory compliance (CMS, CDC, state) Data analysis and reporting Outbreak investigation and response Staff education and training Policy and procedure development Electronic medical records (EMR) Interdisciplinary team collaboration