epidemiologist

epidemiologist Bloomfield, CT

Seabury
Full Time Bloomfield, CT 46 - 42 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

Seabury is a leading Life Plan Community with an exceptionally beautiful campus in Bloomfield, CT. We have a top-notch clinical team with low turnover, if that sounds interesting this may be the opportunity for you! This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. Incumbent is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff and visitors. Ongoing training of clinical staff throughout the continuum including all shifts and other departments as necessary. Onboarding and training of new hires into healthcare areas and coordination of successful training and competencies while coordinating with management.

· Partners with the Director of Nursing and the Vice President, Health Services to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals; create and implement the resulting action plan.

· Develop and implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.

· Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

· Develop and implement written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.

· Oversee the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.

· Maintain the facility’s IV log, tracking and compliance.

· Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).

· Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

· Participate on the facility’s QAPI Committee.

· Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.

· Review and/or revise the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.

· Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).

· Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases. Additional duties as defined by the formal job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics
  • Infectious Disease
  • Wound Care

Physical setting:

  • Long term care
  • Nursing home
  • Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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About Seabury

CEO: Renée J. Bernasconi
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: https://www.seaburylife.com/

epidemiologist
Seabury

https://www.seaburylife.com/
Bloomfield, CT
Renée J. Bernasconi
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Nonprofit Organization
Civic & Social Services
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