Infection Prevention Director — Lead Safety & Quality

Apploi; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Collingswood Rehab seeks an Infection Prevention Director to lead our infection prevention program and safeguard resident and staff health. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $120,000 with a $7,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting a comprehensive approach to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include surveillance, education, policy enforcement, and committee participation to drive continuous improvement in infection prevention across the facility at a 160-bed

Qualifications

• 1 Year Experience Minimum as a Director of Infection Prevention.
• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Valid BLS Certification (CPR) required.
• Associate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required.
• Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control is required.
• CIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report trends in healthcare-associated infections to support timely intervention and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, clinical teams, and staff to implement and sustain effective infection prevention and control practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control initiatives to reduce risk and improve resident and staff safety.
• Provide staff with education and training on infection prevention practices to ensure awareness and adherence to established protocols.
• Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct surveillance activities, audits, and assessments to monitor infection control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance across the organization.

Skills

Infection prevention leadership

Nursing license

BLS CPR

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or related field

CIC Certification preferred

Job description

Collingswood Rehab seeks an Infection Prevention Director to lead our infection prevention program and safeguard resident and staff health. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $120,000 with a $7,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting a comprehensive approach to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include surveillance, education, policy enforcement, and committee participation to drive continuous improvement in infection prevention across the facility at a 160-bed