Infection Preventionist (Registered Nurse - RN)
Company: The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitati
Location: Acton
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
-: A Great Place to Work Reservoir is a proud affiliate of
National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to
Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will
be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the
lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will
enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams
you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career
growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and
appreciated. We invite you to join our team! -: What You'll Do: As
an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing,
implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control
programs. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator,
and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment
throughout our facility. Key Responsibilities Provide oversight of
infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent
the spread of infections for residents and staff Review, update and
direct the implementation of infection control & prevention
policies and procedures Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship
Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza
Program Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance
Committee Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation
and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory
requirements Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor
infection control practices, identify educational needs and
evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based
precautions Develop and deliver staff education programs to all
staff Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop
action plans in conjunction with QAPI process Maintain records and
reporting as required by state and federal regulations If you are a
vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal
mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you
to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real
difference in people's lives in an organization where your
expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated. -: What We
Offer As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Reservoir team
enjoys: Competitive compensation and benefits package Comprehensive
training and mentorship Opportunities for professional growth and
development Supportive and collaborative work environment The
chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our
residents Rate of Pay: USD $45.00 - USD $47.00 /Hr. -: What You'll
Bring: Qualifications of an Infection Preventionist include: RN
license in the State of Massachusetts Degree in nursing,
epidemiology, biology, microbiology Infection Control and
Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill
with the ability to work with both Compassionate and empathetic
approach to patient care Strong clinical, organizational, and
decision-making skills Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar
healthcare setting preferred Excellent communication and
interpersonal abilities Ability to work effectively in a
multidisciplinary team environment -: We Hire for Heart! National
Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run
organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers
are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion
and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier
providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and
post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News &
World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join
a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients,
residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified
environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status.
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