Infection Preventionist
Core
Oversee infection control programs in a nursing care facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing the spread of infections among residents and staff.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (Clinical/Operational)
Builds
Infection control protocols, isolation procedures, and staff training programs for a post-acute care facility
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing Care Facilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Infection control protocols, aseptic technique, regulatory compliance (CDC/OSHA), data analysis of lab reports, staff training, environmental sanitation oversight, sterilization monitoring, TB management, outbreak investigation
Preferred skills
LVN or RN licensure, IP Certification, SNF experience
Technologies
Sterilization equipment, laboratory reporting systems, electronic health records
Responsibilities
Monitor infection control practices and procedures across all departments; conduct rounds to nursing units for case findings and supervision of isolation precautions; review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports; prepare monthly summaries of infections and corrective actions; participate in facility surveys and inspections by government agencies; orient new employees to infection control policies and hand hygiene techniques; report occupational exposures and reportable diseases to health departments.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operational role