Infection Control RN

HMR Veteran Services; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance*

And Much More!

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the facility's infection control program in accordance with federal, state, and local standards for a long-term care setting.

The role requires active RN licensure, strong leadership, and expertise in infection prevention, surveillance, training, and regulatory reporting. Join a mission-driven team serving veterans and their families with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and infection control, including universal precautions and related guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program in long-term care settings, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve infection prevention policies, surveillance systems, and outbreak protocols.
• Conduct infection surveillance, analyze data, investigate outbreaks, and report to leadership and regulators.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to reduce infection risks and promote safety for residents and staff.
• Participate in Infection Control Committee activities, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with isolation precautions, hand hygiene, environmental sanitation, sterilization, and PPE use.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on infection prevention practices and outbreak management.
• Coordinate employee health programs including TB screening and vaccination education.
• Develop and deliver infection prevention training and orientation for staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Infection prevention

Leadership

Policy development

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

• Registered Nurse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INFEC001304

Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Infection Preventionist looking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans.

Why Join HMR Veterans Services?

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance*
• And Much More!

What You'll Do

As a Infection Preventionist, you will plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times. Responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, federal, and local regulations for long-term care settings.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve infection prevention policies, procedures, surveillance systems, and outbreak response protocols.
• Conduct infection surveillance, track and analyze infection data and trends, investigate potential outbreaks, and prepare required reports for leadership, committees, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical providers, nursing leadership, and department managers to reduce infection risks and promote resident and employee safety.
• Participate in Infection Control Committee activities, regulatory surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives, providing recommendations for corrective actions and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with isolation precautions, universal precautions, hand hygiene, environmental sanitation standards, sterilization processes, and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Educate residents, families, and staff on infection prevention practices and provide guidance regarding communicable diseases, isolation procedures, and outbreak management.
• Coordinate employee health and exposure control programs, including bloodborne pathogen protocols, TB screening, vaccination education, and occupational exposure follow-up.
• Develop and deliver infection prevention training, orientation programs, and ongoing educational initiatives for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Partner with Nursing, Housekeeping, Laundry, and other departments to establish and maintain effective infection control practices throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and required reporting related to infections, exposures, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide clinical support and direct nursing care as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care and infection control, to include universal precautions.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for preventing and controlling infections, to include the establishing of universal precautions.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Join a Mission That Matters

When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Apply today and help us continue making a difference every day.

Preferred

Registered Nurse License

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