Infection Preventionist — Lead Safety & Compliance

Living Branches; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Holiday parties

401(k) match

Meal discount

Free onsite fitness center

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

Living Branches is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our leadership and direct care teams across campuses. You will direct infection control activities, conduct surveillance, educate staff, and ensure policies meet OSHA, public health and CDC guidance to protect residents and employees.

Requirements include an RN license, 2-4 years in infection control, knowledge of statistics and microbiology data, and strong leadership to guide teams and monitor compliance with long-term care

Qualifications

• Infection control experience required across health care settings.
• RN license required.
• APIC certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of public health regulations including HIPAA and CMS rules.
• Ability to lead teams and set performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs infection control activities and surveillance.
• Educates staff on infection prevention measures and policy development.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, CDC and public health guidelines.
• Investigates exposures and outbreak situations and coordinates responses.
• Contributes to policy development and QAPI activities.
• Provides infection control in-service education to staff.
• Oversees respiratory protection program per OSHA where assigned.

Skills

Infection control experience

RN license

APIC preferred

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license

APIC certification preferred

Job description

Living Branches is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our leadership and direct care teams across campuses. You will direct infection control activities, conduct surveillance, educate staff, and ensure policies meet OSHA, public health and CDC guidance to protect residents and employees.

Requirements include an RN license, 2-4 years in infection control, knowledge of statistics and microbiology data, and strong leadership to guide teams and monitor compliance with long-term care