Infection Preventionist RN

Memphis Operator LLC River of Life Care Center 3909 Covington Pike Memphis, TN 38135, USA

Facility:
River of Life Care Center - Servants of Many, Believers of One

River of Life Care Center is a faith‑based skilled nursing community providing post‑acute rehabilitation, complex clinical care, and long‑term support. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient‑centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

• Employee Focus
  :
  We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition
  :
  Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development
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  Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

• Medical Benefits
  :
  Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits
  :
  Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options
  :
  Get paid daily, weekly, or bi‑weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge
  :
  Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance
  :
  Three options available.
• Education Assistance
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  Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings
  : 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Staff Development and Infection Control (RN) serves as the coordinator of an Infection Prevention and Control Program, and provides total nursing care for residents. The role includes supervising and guiding clinical staff in infection prevention and control practices, collecting and analyzing infection data, consulting on risk assessments, leading education and training, and implementing evidence‑based practices per regulatory guidelines. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

• Collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and healthcare practitioners.
• Consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Providing education, training, and implementing evidence‑based infection control practices mandated by regulatory agencies and CDC guidelines.
• Overseeing essential elements of a surveillance system, including standardized definitions, surveillance tools, walking rounds, risk identification, and statistical analysis to uncover outbreaks.
• Ensuring the facility’s infection control reports describe types of infections and identify trends.
• Providing the facility with summaries of staff practice observations, investigations of infection causes, and identification of underlying causes of trends.
• Defining surveillance data collection frequency and methods.
• Monitoring practices to ensure consistent implementation of established infection prevention and control policies based on current standards.
• Sharing surveillance reports with appropriate individuals, including the director of nursing and medical director.
• Reviewing antibiotic use.
• Monitoring implementation of standard precautions to prevent healthcare‑associated transmission.
• Implementing transmission‑based precautions for residents known to be or suspected of being infected or colonized with infectious agents.
• Planning containment of outbreaks, considering the needs of residents and staff.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Effective communication with residents, families, and all organizational levels.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education
:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Licenses / Certification
:
Valid state nursing license; valid CPR certification.

Experience
:
Two years of nursing experience, preferably with training in Infection Control.

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