Infection Preventionist, RN
About The Position
The Infection Preventionist, RN develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates Asbury Methodist Village’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role conducts ongoing surveillance of resident and employee infections, tracks and analyzes infection-related data, and monitors infection prevention practices throughout the facility to support compliance and resident safety. The Infection Preventionist identifies infection patterns, trends, and outbreaks; recommends interventions; educates and guides staff on infection prevention standards; collaborates with nursing leadership, medical providers, department managers, and interdisciplinary teams; and participates in QAPI activities. The position also conducts audits and observational rounds, maintains surveillance and regulatory documentation, assists with communicable disease investigations and outbreak response, coordinates infection control measures, and supports regulatory surveys and plans of correction. This is a full-time position, generally scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evenings and weekends required. Candidates with a long-term care background are sought.
Requirements
- Current RN license in Maryland or a compact state.
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience with infection prevention practices and long-term care settings.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Infection Prevention certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Conduct ongoing surveillance of resident and employee infections, including tracking, trending, analysis, documentation, and reporting.
- Monitor infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility and support compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify patterns, trends, outbreaks, and areas of concern, and recommend interventions and corrective actions.
- Provide staff education, training, and guidance on infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation and transmission-based precautions, and safe work practices.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, department managers, and interdisciplinary teams on performance improvement and corrective action plans.
- Participate in QAPI activities related to infection prevention and resident safety.
- Conduct audits and observational rounds to evaluate compliance with infection prevention standards, environmental cleaning practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records, surveillance logs, audit findings, and regulatory documentation, and communicate findings and recommendations to facility leadership.
- Assist with investigation, management, and reporting of communicable diseases and outbreaks.
- Coordinate outbreak response, including infection control measures, monitoring their effectiveness, and communication with public health authorities when required.
- Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, state health department, and organizational infection control standards.
- Participate in regulatory surveys and assist with plans of correction related to infection prevention findings.
Benefits
- Daily Pay access to earned wages.
- Supportive, compassionate team environment.
- Safe resident-to-nurse ratios and approachable, engaged leadership.
- Free fitness center and pool access.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support.
- Scholarship and education discount opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with match.
- PTO and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
