-: A Great Place to WorkHebrew 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 LPNWhat 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 staffReview, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and proceduresOversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza ProgramServe as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance CommitteeEnsure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirementsPerform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautionsDevelop and deliver staff education programs to all staffTrack, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI processMaintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulationsIf 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.#Tier1 -: What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys:Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe 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 licenseDegree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiologyInfection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the roleInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothCompassionate and empathetic approach to patient careStrong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skillsExperience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility 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.