Are you passionate about protecting the health of individuals and communities Do you thrive in a role where every action directly impacts lives VMP Healthcare and Community Living is looking for a dedicatedInfection Preventionistto be a key player in our mission to prevent the spread of infections and ensure the highest standards of care. As part of our team youll have the power to shape health outcomes influence policies and collaborate with passionate professionals to keep our environment safe and healthy. If youre ready to make a difference in a dynamic and impactful role we want to hear from you!
VMP is dedicated to delivering comprehensive senior healthcare and community living services in alignment with our core values; Integrity Respect Compassion Excellence Teamwork Community and Fun.
Our vision is to spearhead the evolution of the senior living industry towards a dynamic future driven by innovative and residentfocused clinical and administrative solutions.
This is a FullTime 1stShift MondayFriday position!
We offer a Competitive Wage and Benefits to Eligible Employees that include:
Flexible Schedules
Insurance (health dental vision life longterm disability accident etc.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth IRA
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Paid Time Off
Education Requirements:
- RNlicense to practice in the state of Wisconsin.
- Experience: One year of infection prevention experience within a hospital or nursing home. Knowledge of nursing home rules and regulations.
- Must have the ability to understand and comply with geriatric and restorative nursing principles along with knowledge of State and Federal Regulations/Guidelines affecting long term care including OBRA.
- Must have knowledge of HFS 132.
Job Responsibility Overview:
Infection Control Monitoring and Compliance:Collects analyzes and maintains infection data for residents and employees ensures compliance with CDC guidelines and works with the Health Department during outbreaks. Monitors infection control practices tracks statistics and performs periodic audits.
Policy Development and Education:Collaborates with the DoN to develop infection control policies and procedures provides education on infection control and maintains membership in active infection control organizations such as APIC.
Quality Assurance and Staff Support:Conducts facility walkthroughs to evaluate care quality participates in clinical assessments of new residents and helps managers ensure adherence to departmental policies. Supports staff through continuous education and monitoring standards of care.
Administrative and Leadership Duties:Assists with admissions assessments and resident care; participates in budget development departmental meetings and facility committees; provides leadership to the nursing department and advocates for both residents and staff.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance:Follows all safety infection control and hazardous material policies to ensure the safety of residents and staff. Engages in activities that support the facilitys mission and upholds its policies procedures and philosophy.