Infection Control Nurse - RN (Full Time)
Company: Genesis Healthcare - Mesa Manor Center
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Genesis is currently offering up to 5K for relocation benefits
for anyone that is looking to come to Colorado for the opportunity
to work in a management position. In addition to relocation,
Genesis will also help pay back your student loans where they will
pay up to 3K per year!
Genesis HealthCare is the nation's leading provider of healthcare
services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of
living options and professional clinical services. We are changing
how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -
passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Protecting the safety and health of our patients/residents and
employees is our utmost concern at Genesis. Join as an Infection
Control Nurse - RN to support that goal. In this role, you will
serve as the nursing centers' prevention and control officer and
function as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and
facilitator. Your focus is infection prevention - control
activities, outcome - process surveillance, outbreak management and
employee health.
Position Highlights
Oversee the nursing centers' Infection Control and Prevention
Program to minimize the risk of infection.
Manage the employee health program which includes the universal
influenza program.
Facilitate infection control training for all newly hired employees
and conduct annual competency training for nurses administering
tuberculosis testing.
Review the immunization documentation/status for all new hires with
the center to ensure compliance
Develop education programs in response infection control needs
identified through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement,
rounding and center quality measures
Why Genesis?
We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality
healthcare and everyday compassion!
We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of
Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and
compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through
creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training
opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with
Genesis.
We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis
mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and
enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our
shared successes.
We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between
Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best
self.
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and
affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription
Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program,
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company-Paid
Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term
Disability, Group Auto and Homeowners Insurance, Pet Insurance,
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter
Benefits, Modified Compensation (Mod Comp) or "pay in lieu of
benefits," and Planned Time-Off (vacation, holidays, sick, and
state sick). Such benefits, as well as bonus and variable
compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors
such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job
grade, location, and length of service.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current
registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN
preferred Infection Control and Prevention certification is
strongly preferred. This specialty certification must be obtained
within the first 2 years of employment if not already in place A
minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience
is required with a minimum of two years of nursing experience in
long-term care nursing. One year experience in a
management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
Previous experience in infection control is preferred. Must work
flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and
night shifts. To protect the health and safety of our patients,
residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve,
Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination
requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Req ID: 414980
Center Name: Mesa Manor Center
Job Salary: $35 - $41
Keywords: Genesis Healthcare - Mesa Manor Center, Grand Junction , Infection Control Nurse - RN (Full Time), Healthcare , Grand Junction, Colorado
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