Nurse Infection Preventionist

Starting Pay: Salary starting at $90,000

Schedule: Monday through Friday - Full Time

Location: Acacia Health Center - Skilled Nursing

Make a Difference Every Day
Join an amazing team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care and innovative programs. As the Infection Preventionist, you will collect and analyze data, maintains infection control practices and reporting of infections as well as maintaining Antibiotic Stewardship practices. This role will foster a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and team members. The Nurse Infection Preventionist is responsible for the development and implementation of on-going educational programs for the Nursing Department at Acacia Health Center.

Thinking about future growth?
LCS is the second-largest senior living operator in the nation, with over 149 communities in 33 states… and growing! We believe in professional development at every stage of your career. With endless opportunities for advancement, your future with us is limitless. At LCS, Sagewood, and Acacia, we create living experiences that truly enhance the lives of seniors.

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Upscale resort style living located in the beautiful NE Phoenix Valley. Sagewood is nestled in the beautiful desert just off the 101 and Tatum Blvd. just south of the Desert Ridge shopping area and with incredible access to the Mayo Clinic and Hospital. Our Acacia Health Center is 5 stars rated by CMS and provides top tier services for skilled nursing, assisted living and memory support. We are looking for our next Infection Prevention RN to join this amazing team.

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO: accrue 16 days of PTO your first year (+2 personal days + 6 paid holidays)
• 401K + employer match
• Scholarship (employees plus school aged dependents)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $4 Daily Lunch Specials - choose from one of our 3 onsite restaurants!
• Annual bonuses and merit increases
• Comprehensive orientation with ongoing support and professional development
• Awesome work environments and great in-house team!

Who you are:

1. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Current Arizona RN license required. 
   1. Two years of leadership or training and development experience in skilled nursing, hospital, or long-term care environment required.
   2. Wound certification preferred. 
2. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
3. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic mathematical skills required.
4. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to understand, follow and support established policies and procedures of the facility; ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately; ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments efficiently; ability to work effectively with minimum supervision; ability to adapt teaching to the situation and diversity of learners.
5. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Current CPR/BLS certification. 
   1. Computer literacy requirred. 
   2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
   3. Leadership and teaching skills required. 
   4. Understanding and empathy of the uniqueness of the needs of the elderly required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the workday; must be able to lift, transfer, turn and position residents weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs.
• May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases including the HIV and HBV viruses.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions while still paying close attention to detail. 
• Ability to move throughout the community promptly, especially in emergency situations.
• Flu vaccine required. 

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and keeping our seniors safe - please apply with your updated resume, we'd love to get to know you!