Location
Brentwood, NH | United States
Job description
Salary: $32.05 - $44.87 Hourly
Location : Brentwood, NH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 21-00269
Department: Long Term Care Nursing Staff
Division: Long Term Care Nursing
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Description 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: *Anticipated opening of January 2nd, 2024* The Infection Preventionist organizes and coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control program to aid in decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious disease between residents, clients, staff, visitors, and the community. The Infection Preventionist also assists in the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility.
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 is a vital part of our cohesive team that develops and implements systems, policies, and procedures regarding the detecting, evaluating, recording, and reporting of infection control. The Infection Preventionist assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of infection control precautions and further, monitors the infection control practices/procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing standing operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to bodily fluids. Further, the Infection Preventionist concentrates on response during an infectious outbreak in accordance with current governing rules, regulations, and guidelines. As part of our nursing leadership team, the Infection Preventionist also establishes communication with residents, families, and staff members through confirming any infectious cases identified, ensuring any exposures are properly followed up on, making rounds to the nursing units to review sanitation procedures, and educating on the best infection control practices.
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 license preferred.
- 3 years Long Term Care (or equivalent) experience preferred.
- 3 years Infection Control (or equivalent) experience preferred.
- Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases and aseptic technique to include Standard (Universal) Precautions.
- Infection Preventionist Certification required and/or ability to obtain certification within 3 months.
- Maintains all memberships and certifications as required by regulation.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities and infection control practices, to include standard/universal precautions.
- Must have a working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
- Demonstrated ability to interface collaboratively and effectively with physicians, administrators, nurses, other staff, representative of regulatory bodies, governmental agencies, consultants, resident/clients and family members.
- Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, computer and presentation skills with active and respectful listening skills.
- Must be able to cope with frequent interruptions and manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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
- Buy-out 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:
- 22 Earned days off **
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- NH Retirement System
- $150 Uniform stipend (for nursing positions)
- $2,000 Tuition reimbursement
- $2,500 Referral bonus
- On-site gym - FREE
- On-site cafeteria
- AND MORE!!
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*Must be enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
** Full time benefits listed, part time positions will be prorated.
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