Infection Prevention Leader, Nursing Management

Lowry Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowry Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center, located in Aurora, CO, seeks a Certified Infection Preventionist to join the Nursing Management team. The ideal candidate will hold CDC IP certification with IP experience and knowledge of statewide IC specifics, acting as a leadership resource on the floor.

Responsibilities include directing all in-service education, coordinating staff training, and ensuring compliance with federal/state/local standards to maintain high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be an RN with active license and supervision/teaching experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in staff training, in-service development, and education program delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Exhibit excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Proficient in patient rights, safety, and sanitation competencies.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in infection prevention and control.
• Implement and interpret department goals, policies, and procedures.
• Follow company policies including compliance procedures.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement QA Committee recommendations for educational needs.
• Ensure annual OSHA and CDC in-service training for hazard communications, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Other duties as assigned by Nurse Management or NHA.

Skills

Leadership

Training/education

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

Job description

Lowry Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center, located in Aurora, CO, seeks a Certified Infection Preventionist to join the Nursing Management team. The ideal candidate will hold CDC IP certification with IP experience and knowledge of statewide IC specifics, acting as a leadership resource on the floor.

Responsibilities include directing all in-service education, coordinating staff training, and ensuring compliance with federal/state/local standards to maintain high-quality resident care.