Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse - RN presso Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens

Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse - RN

Come join us at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens!  A Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, we've served the community since 1971.   We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents. 

We are looking for an Infection Preventionist - RN - Registered Nurse.

• $110K to $115K annually based on skills and experience. 

Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse - RN Qualifications:

• Current licensure in the State of New York as a Registered Nurse - RN.
• Current CPR certification.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology or Certification of the completion of the “Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course” by CDC.
• Minimum of one year of experience in nursing supervisory or nursing management in a Long-Term Care setting.

Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse - RN Job Summary:

• Develop, implement and evaluate the Ozanam Hall infection prevention program.
• Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
• Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigation.
• Develop, interpret and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
• Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committee and healthcare workers.
• Create periodic written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
• Provide leadership, supervision and educational principles on infection prevention and control for staff.
• Make daily rounds throughout the facility to assure that personnel are performing infection prevention practices.
• Participate in the assessment and selection of residents to the facility related to infection prevention and control.
• Provide hands on nursing care as necessary, as directed and allowed based on IP’s scope of licensure.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

Ozanam Hall can offer you:   

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION
• Health (Aetna) and HSA with employer contribution
• Fully paid Dental and Vision insurance
• Benefits available 1^st of the mo. following 30 days
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Retirement Plan, Life and Disability Insurance
• A mission-based approach to providing nursing care

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠! 

Ozanam Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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