Infection Preventionist

St Joseph's seeks a full time Infection PreventionistCome meet our new leadership team Benefits*Variable compensation plans*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health*Employee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardships*Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off We also offer a number of voluntary insurances such as:*Pet Insurance*Term and Whole Life Insurance*Short-term Disability*Hospital Indemnity*Personal Accident*Critical Illness*Cancer Coverage Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple locations focusing on the following areas: Infection Prevention & Control Activities, Outcome & Process Surveillance, Outbreak Management, and Employee Health. Position Highlights*Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.*Create and implement education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.*Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the IPCP to ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the nursing center. Who We AreOur employees are our most valuable resource. They are the service we provide and the product we deliver. Only through the talents and extraordinary dedication our employees bring to their jobs each and every day are we able to achieve our mission of delivering high quality healthcare and every day compassion. That's why our multifaceted culture is a place where employees can thrive. It is:*Entrepreneurial. There is employee ownership to meet community post-acute, long-term care and senior living needs sparking innovation, creativity and collaboration. *Integrous. We are guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program.*Progressive. We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so employees can build a long and successful career with us.*Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive. We foster an environment where our employees, patients, and visitors can be their authentic selves and feel celebrated and welcomed. DEI is in our DNAQualifications:*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 8 RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred.*Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.*A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.*Must be able to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and nightshifts. Other Info Position Type: Full TimePay Target: $104,000 - $110,000 / yearJob City: TrumbullRequisition Number: 517362