Infection Preventionist

Job description

About us: Willow Crossing Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Columbus, Indiana. Willow Crossing Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Preventionist to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care for our residents. At Willow Crossing Health and Rehabilitation, we support and empower Nurses in their role by trusting them to perform direct care to residents while also encouraging them to lead their department. About the Role: Willow Crossing Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Preventionist to- - Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the Infection Control Program. - Develop, review, maintain, interpret, and periodically update reference materials, infection control precautions, isolation procedures, aseptic techniques, decontamination and sterilization guidelines and procedures for disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials. - Maintain responsibility to educate staff, residents, and representatives on Antibiotic Stewardship. - Identify and monitor infected personnel and residents to ensure that established precautions and procedures are followe...