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• Overview

• The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque is now hiring for an Infection Preventionist RN or LPN. Apply for more details!
• Shift: 3-12hr shift
• Days, Nights
• At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

• Responsibilities

• 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.
• *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.

• Qualifications

• *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 night
• shifts.

• Benefits

• *Variable compensation plans
• *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

We also offer several 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.

• Posted Salary Range

• USD $39.00 - USD $47.00 /Hr.