<p>Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking an Infection Control Nurse / QAPI Coordinator to join our team!</p> <p>Cadia rewards its employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.</p> <p>BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Salary </li><li>Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family </li><li>401k Retirement With Company Match </li><li>Company Paid Life Insurance </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) </li><li>Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays </li><li>Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave </li><li>Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage </li><li>Referral Bonuses and More! </li></ul> <p>Employee Perks Program</p> <ul> <li>Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets! </li><li>Free and Discounted Employee Meals </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>In Facility Training/Inservice Programs </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Free Will/Estate Preparation Services </li><li>Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services </li><li>Verizon Wireless Discount </li><li>Costco Membership Discount (DE only) </li><li>Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only) </li><li>Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program) </li></ul> <p>Position Description</p> <p>The primary purpose of the Infection Control Nurse / QAPI Coordinator is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility infection control program and to assure regulatory compliance is met.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the facility's infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities. </li><li>Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions. </li><li>Collect data on facility infections and review Infection data and identify, investigate and support corrective actions. </li><li>Oversee the Resident/Employee immunization programs at each facility. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in Infection Control is strongly preferred </li><li>Must be willing to obtain Infection Preventionist Certification </li><li>Must possess an active RN license in DE or compact state. </li><li>Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language & communicate effectively on all matters; including resident condition with all residents, personnel, and support agencies. </li><li>Strong intrapersonal skills to deal tactfully with residents (may be hostile/emotionally distressed), families, personnel, medical staff, general public & support agencies under all conditions & circumstances. </li><li>Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care. </li><li>Strong organization, planning, analytical, problem-solving, multi-tasking & implementation skills. </li><li>Ability to make decisions and function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity. </li></ul>