Infection Preventionist: RN

Sign-On Bonus of 5K!!!Edgehill, premier CCRC in Stamford, CT, is seeking an Infection Preventionist for our Boutique Skilled Nursing neighborhood, with an average census of 40 residents, luxury amenities, high RN, LPN and CNA staffing ratio (best in class) and full administrative support staff.The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the facility infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern such programs and as directed by the Administrator and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this key position, essential job duties and responsibilities include:

Plan, develop, implement, and oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with current regulations and guidelines governing skilled nursing facilitiesEstablish and maintain infection surveillance programAccountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections.Assist with Environmental RoundsReview, summarize and report data such as Antibiotic Stewardship, facility acquired infections, outbreaks to the Infection Prevention and Control CommitteeOversee vaccines/immunization programsConduct investigation pertaining to new or significant trends or communicable diseasesCompletes reporting to all local, state, and federal entitiesParticipates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute-care specific quality organizationsAuthority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers, and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control/OSHA are identified.

Ensures that education and counseling on infection prevention is available for staff, volunteers, medical staff, patients, and parents.Support and participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulationsReport all reportable diseases to the local and state health departmentsServe on IPCC and QAPI meetings as requested or indicatedAssist and oversee the tracking, administration and record keeping of required employee immunizations and recommended resident immunizationsReview and analyze infectious laboratory reports and consult with DNS in developing the care plan for appropriate transmission-based precautions in indicate

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATion

RNSpecialty training in Infection Prevention and Control through accredited continuing educationInfection Prevention Certification required

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 3 floating holidaysDiscounted Meal ProgramPaid Training & Company-provided UniformsAssociate Referral Bonus ProgramPhysical & Mental Health Wellness Programs401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchMedical, Vision & Dental BenefitsTuition Reimbursement ProgramVacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

• Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.