Infection Preventionist - Brentwood, United States - Rockingham County, NH

Rockingham County, NH
Rockingham County, NH
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Brentwood, United States

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Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations.

We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community.

Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.


SCOPE OF POSITION:


The Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator leads, organizes, and coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control program and offers a comprehensive education model for staff based on evidence based practices, which includes maintaining all aspects of staff improvement initiatives/development activities through planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring community education needs.


Example of duties:


A DAY IN THE LIFE:

We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County.

We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being.

The Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator is a vital part of our nursing team that implements and manages the facility's Infection Prevention & Control Program during infectious outbreaks/pandemics in accordance with current rules/regulations/guidelines, monitors infection control practices/procedures to ensure all personnel are following standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/bodily fluids, and develops/maintains/updates infection control precautions and techniques.

This position also assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of written plans of care for each client/resident involving infection control.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement & education, the Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator develops, evaluates, and oversees the new hire orientation process, provides regular follow-up for new hires during their 90-day orientation period, makes rounds to the different departments/units, develops educational programs that reflect the mission/vision/values of the facility, collaborates with the Director of Nursing along with the Health Resource Supervisor to develop and offer continuing education for staff, and actively participates in Quality Assurance measures to improve clinical quality.

Must be able to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position and the facility.


Typical qualifications:


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
  • Must possess a current, valid, unencumbered New Hampshire LPN license; RN preferred.
  • Three (3) years Long Term Care experience; and
  • Three (3) years Infection Control experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Infection Preventionist Certification required or ability to obtain certification within three (3) months from position start date.

Supplemental Information:


_Equal Employment Opportunity_

  • Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.
Rockingham County is proud to offer their employees a competitive benefit package.


Benefits include:

  • Medical
  • CIGNA
  • Buyout option available
  • Health Savings Account contribution up to:
- $1,750/single
- $3,500/family

  • Dental
  • Delta Dental


  • Vision

  • EyeMed


  • Short-Term Disability
  • County paid
**:
  • $25,000 Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • County paid
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for:
  • Employee
  • Spouse
  • Child
  • 22 Earned days off**:
    • Paid Holidays

    • NH Retirement System
    - $150 Uniform stipend (for nursing positions)
    - $2,000 Tuition reimbursement
    - $2,500 Referral bonus

    • Onsite gym
    • FREE
    • Onsite cafeteria
    • AND MORE
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