Infection Prevention & Education Manager

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center in Vermont seeks an experienced RN to lead education initiatives and oversee the facility's infection prevention program.

You will develop the education plan and facilitate staff training, serving as the Infection Preventionist and driving improvements in patient safety and compliance across the campus.

The role requires ADN, Vermont RN licensure, and infection prevention certification; prior educator or infection control leadership experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure or Vermont-compact licensure is required.
• ADN is required; BSN preferred.
• Infection Preventionist certification can be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall education plan and facilitate staff education.
• Serve as the facility's Infection Preventionist, overseeing infection prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve clinical education and infection control outcomes.
• Provide leadership in staff training and educational program evaluation.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Educator experience

Infection control knowledge

Education

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) required

BSN preferred

Infection Preventionist Certificate (can be completed upon hire)

Job description

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center in Vermont seeks an experienced RN to lead education initiatives and oversee the facility's infection prevention program.

You will develop the education plan and facilitate staff training, serving as the Infection Preventionist and driving improvements in patient safety and compliance across the campus.

The role requires ADN, Vermont RN licensure, and infection prevention certification; prior educator or infection control leadership experience is highly valued.