Infection Control (RN)

MediLodge; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401K

HSA/FSA options

Daily/Weekly pay options

Referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Portage is seeking an Infection Control – Infection Preventionist (Registered Nurse) to coordinate the Infection Prevention and Control program and provide total nursing care for residents under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes staff guidance, education, and adherence to best practices in infection control.

Qualifications include a nursing degree, valid state license, CPR certification, and two years of nursing experience with infection control training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid license in the state employed. CPR certification.
• Two years nursing experience preferred with infection control training.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report infection data and trends to staff and practitioners.
• Consult on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Provide education and training on infection control and implement evidence‑based practices.
• Oversee surveillance elements, definitions, and data feedback to caregivers.
• Monitor adherence to standard precautions and transmission‑based precautions.
• Share surveillance findings with nursing leadership and medical director.
• Review antibiotic use and containment of outbreaks; perform related tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency response

Training delivery

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Infection Control – Infection Preventionist (Registered Nurse)

Facility: MediLodge of Portage

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient‑centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long‑term care skilled nursing and short‑term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi‑weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

Infection Control (RN) serves as the coordinator of an Infection Prevention, and coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification.
• Experience: Two years of nursing experience preferred with training in Infection Control.

Job Functions

• Collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners.
• Consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Providing education and training; and implementing evidence‑based infection control practices, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Oversees essential elements of a surveillance system which include: Use of standardized definitions and listings of the symptoms of infections, use of surveillance tools, walking rounds throughout the facility, identification of resident populations at risk for infection, identification of the processes or outcomes selected for surveillance, statistical analysis of data that can uncover an outbreak, and feedback of results to the primary caregivers.
• Ensures the facility’s infection control reports describe the types of infections and are used to identify trends and patterns.
• Provides the facility with summaries of: Observations of staff practices, the investigation of the causes of an infection, and identification of underlying cause(s) of infection trends.
• Defines how often and by what means surveillance data will be collected.
• Monitors practices to ensure consistent implementation of established infection prevention and control policies and procedures based on current standards of practice.
• Share surveillance reports with appropriate individuals including, but not limited to, the director of nursing and medical director.
• Review the use of antibiotics.
• Monitors implementation of standard precautions that constitutes the primary strategy for preventing healthcare‐associated transmission of infectious agents among residents and healthcare personnel.
• Implements transmission‑based precautions for residents who are known to be or suspected of being infected or colonized with infectious agents, including pathogens that require additional control measures to prevent transmission.
• Plans for containing outbreaks usually include efforts to prevent further transmission of the infection while considering the needs of all residents and staff.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.