Infection Control & Prevention Nurse

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.Position SummaryAs part of the facility’s interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety, the Infection Control & Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures and practices.Essential FunctionsResponsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.SkillsHighly energetic individual who demonstrates a desire to develop and implement an effective infection prevention and control program.Plan and conduct training seminars and exercises and has a working knowledge of nursing practice and theory.Excellent written and oral communication skills, display leadership and creativity, possess time management skills, and have extensive presentation experience.Adaptable and flexible in order to meet a wide range of service needs.Education RequirementsFive years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing.Current professional license in the State of MaineCertification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire)Other RequirementsRead, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, and/or government regulationsDisplay proficiency in computer and software skillsWrite reports and other forms of correspondencePresent verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaintsWe want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you. Flexible Shifts Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability Employer paid life insurance Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent Paid Time Off available to all employees 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution