Washington Healthcare Center is now hiring an Infection Preventionist / Clinical Education Nurse (RN)

Why should you be an IP/CEN Nurse at American Senior Communities?

As an Infection Preventionist, utilize your critical thinking skills to implement measures that will protect the residents and staff in your community. You will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents, staff, and healthcare professionals while utilizing your nursing skills to promote the physical and psychosocial well-being of the residents.  The Clinical Educator is responsible for carrying out education, Skills competencies, trainings, cliical observations, orientation, and in-service education.  

Receive company-paid support and training to earn a Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP).  Financial assistance programs for continued education and additional certifications Access to your money before payday Autonomy as a nurse manager Career advancement opportunities with free skills and leadership training More perks and benefits below

Responsibilities:

Infection Preventionist is a licensed nurse who is responsible for implementing and overseeing the infection prevention and control program in the long-term care setting.  This role will monitor and track healthcare associated infections, antibiotic utilization, immunizations, and occupational health.

Play an integral role as a member of the nurse management team making key decisions in resident care and management of staff. Member of the antibiotic stewardship and quality assurance improvement committees. Oversee the immunization program by monitoring, tracking, and reporting on healthcare associated infections and antibiotic use. Utilize your critical thinking skills to lead, assess, plan, and implement educational programs based on the needs of the facility staff and residents. Conducts general orientation program as directed by the DNS. Assists staffing coordinator and floor staff in hands-on orientation process. Conduct infection control surveillance activities and audits to recommend infection control practices.

Requirements:

Active and unrestricted RN license with management experience. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Clinical experience with an ongoing interest and enthusiasm for creating educational programs that address the unique issues associated with care of the aged. The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training through the CDC (can be provided at this facility upon hire), or advanced training in infection prevention and control certification. Current BLS certification.

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

Top competitive market wages Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and *opportunities to earn additional PTO Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv* Paid training, skills certification & career development support Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts 401(k) retirement plan options Lucrative employee referral bonus program Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement* Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program Employee assistance program & wellness support Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

 We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.