ADON Infection Control RN →

Optalis Healthcare; Saginaw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead our infection prevention and control program in a healthcare facility.

You will monitor surveillance data, train staff on infection control, and ensure compliance with CMS/state requirements to support resident safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to educate, train, and mentor staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control program.
• Collect, analyze, and report infection surveillance data to leadership.
• Provide staff education and competency validation on infection control practices.
• Conduct facility rounds to ensure hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation protocol compliance.
• Investigate outbreaks and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on infection-related issues and survey readiness.

Skills

Infection control

Data analysis

Staff training

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

CIC certification

Job description

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for facility infection prevention and control programs. This role monitors infection data, trains staff on infection control practices, ensures compliance with CMS/state requirements, and supports resident safety and quality of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control program.
• Collect, analyze, and report infection surveillance data to leadership.
• Provide staff education and competency validation on infection control practices.
• Conduct facility rounds to ensure compliance with hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation protocols.
• Investigate infection outbreaks and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on infection-related issues and survey readiness.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to educate, train, and mentor staff effectively.
• Organizational and communication abilities.

Preferred:

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
• Experience in long-term care infection prevention programs.

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