Infection Preventionist Coordinator – Springpoint Senior Living (Village Point)
** This job is being posted by LANJDE on the behalf of Springpoint Senior Living (Village Point) **
Village Point is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist Coordinator to join our team! Village Point is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in Monroe Township, NJ. We are seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist Coordinator to join our team. At Springpoint, the Infection Preventionist Coordinator is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare associated infections in accordance with current federal, state, local regulations, and to ensure that an effective infection prevention and control program is always maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the community infection prevention program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infection.
- Oversees the community’s antimicrobial stewardship program that includes antibiotic use & prescribing protocols, laboratory communication, and a system for monitoring antimicrobial.
- Analyzes, identifies, and presents trends/variances and develops performance improvement.
- Review and analyze laboratory reports and consult with Director of Nursing & Medical Director to develop the plan of care to assure that aseptic techniques are implemented.
- Provide infection prevention and control education to all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
- Develops education program in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding on units.
- Organize and chair the community’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee monthly meetings and maintain all meeting minutes and attendance records.
Education and Experience:
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent required
- Current NJ State Nursing License (RN or LPN)Specialized Training in Infection Control
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in health care or Infection Control
- Comprehensive
Benefits Package (Full Time): Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Plans Paid Time Off and Holidays401(k) with Company Match (Once Eligible) // Life & Disability Insurance // Flexible Spending Accounts // Voluntary Benefits // Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Programs // Employee Assistance Program // Wellness & Wellbeing Programs // Tuition Reimbursement // Professional Development and Career Opportunities
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 / year
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Questions may be directed to Vincent Amatucci at VAmatucci@springpointsl.org and Eileen Rizzo erizzo@springpointsl.org.
