Infection Preventionist (RN)

National Health Care Associates


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: West Hartford, CT
Contract type: Full time
A Great Place to Work

Hebrew is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Infection Preventionist RN or LPN

What You'll Do

As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout our facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff
  • Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures
  • Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program
  • Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee
  • Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements
  • Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautions
  • Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff
  • Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process
  • Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations


If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
  • Comprehensive training and mentorship
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents


What You'll Bring

Qualifications of an Infection Preventionist include

  • Valid state nursing license
  • Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology
  • Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
  • Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
  • Strong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment


We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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