Infection Preventionist, RN
Core
Develop, implement, and evaluate the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program to monitor resident and employee infections, identify outbreaks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (RN)
Builds
Infection prevention and control programs for long-term care residents and staff
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Infection control
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Infection surveillance, outbreak investigation, staff education, regulatory compliance auditing, data analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Long-term care experience, Infection Prevention certification, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Technologies
CMS, CDC, OSHA guidelines
Responsibilities
Conduct surveillance of resident and employee infections, monitor infection prevention practices, provide staff training on PPE and isolation precautions, collaborate on performance improvement plans, conduct compliance audits, assist in communicable disease reporting, participate in regulatory surveys.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC