Infection Preventionist (RN)
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
-: A Great Place to Work Ludlowe is a proud affiliate of
National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work
and US News & World Report Best Nursing Home , 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! -: 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. -: What We Offer As an affiliate of National
Health Care, our Ludlowe 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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