Infection Prevention Nurse Leader

Dillonpioneercare; Dillon (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision

Etc.

Job summary

Pioneer Care and Rehab in Dillon, MT is seeking a dedicated infection preventionist to lead our IPC program. The role focuses on preventing infections, protecting residents and staff, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include developing policies, coordinating antibiotic stewardship, and educating staff and families about infection control. A nursing credential with state licensure is required, along with related degrees where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active nursing credential and license.
• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or epidemiology is required for those tracks.
• Licensure or certification must meet state requirements; no disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention program to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
• Establishes facility-wide systems for infection reporting, investigation, and control.
• Develops policies according to current guidelines for infection prevention.
• Oversees the antibiotic stewardship program.
• Oversees care activities that risk infection (urinary catheters, wound care, etc.).
• Leads Infection and Prevention Control Committee and action plans.
• Participates in QAA Committee duties.
• Implements annual infection risk assessment and facility assessment.
• Reviews and updates IPC program, policies, and procedures annually.
• Provides education on IPC to staff, residents, and families.
• Ensures public health reporting of reportable diseases.
• Collaborates with departments on occupational health and safety.
• Maintains documentation of IPC activities.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Public health awareness

Education

Nursing certificate/diploma or degree

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology

Related fields (physician, pharmacist, PA)

Job description

Pioneer Care and Rehab in Dillon, MT is seeking a dedicated infection preventionist to lead our IPC program. The role focuses on preventing infections, protecting residents and staff, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include developing policies, coordinating antibiotic stewardship, and educating staff and families about infection control. A nursing credential with state licensure is required, along with related degrees where applicable.