Infection Preventionist RN

Ciena Healthcare; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Regency at Bluff's Park in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting resident safety and quality of care. This dual role also covers staff development.

You will conduct surveillance, investigate outbreaks, train staff, and collaborate across departments; requirements include RN or LPN licensure, infection prevention certification, CPR, and at

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license with required state licensure.
• Certification in infection prevention.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the facility’s infection prevention and control program consistent with facility policies, state and federal requirements, and CDC guidelines.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, tracking trends, and analyzing data for QAPI reporting.
• Investigate outbreaks or clusters of infections and initiate appropriate control measures for residents and staff.
• Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases to public health authorities per federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, environmental services, dietary and therapy to ensure infection prevention practices are consistently followed.
• Monitor proper hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning/disinfection, and isolation practices through regular audits and rounds.
• Deliver ongoing infection control education and competency training for all staff.
• Assist with ongoing education for residents, visitors, and vendors
• Oversee employee health screening, immunization programs and exposure control (including bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis testing)
• Serves as chair or co-chair of the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Oversees facility’s Antibiotic Stewardship program, communicating and collaborating with medical providers.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, CDC/CMS guidance, and state regulations related to infection control.
• Collaborate in emergency preparedness planning related to infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., influenza, COVID-19).

Skills

Infection prevention

Surveillance

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure

Infection prevention certification

LPN/LVN licensure

Job description

Regency at Bluff's Park
355 Huronview Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INFEC003303

Description

This position is a dual role that covers Infection Prevention and Staff Development

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility’s infection prevention and control program (IPC). This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting resident safety, quality of care, and staff education. The Infection Preventionist monitors, investigates, and assists with controlling the spread of infections and communicable diseases within the facility.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the facility’s infection prevention and control program consistent with facility policies, state and federal requirements, and CDC guidelines.
• Conducts surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, tracking trends, and analyzing data for QAPI reporting.
• Investigate outbreaks or clusters of infections and initiate appropriate control measures for residents and staff.
• Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases to public health authorities per federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, environmental services, dietary and therapy to ensure infection prevention practices are consistently followed.
• Monitor proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, cleaning/disinfection, and isolation practices through regular audits and rounds.
• Deliver ongoing infection control education and competency training for all staff.
• Assist with ongoing education for residents, visitors, and vendors
• Oversee employee health screening, immunization programs and exposure control (including bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis testing)
• Serves as chair or co-chair of the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Oversees facility’s Antibiotic Stewardship program, communicating and collaborating with medical providers.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, CDC/CMS guidance, and state regulations related to infection control.
• Collaborate in emergency preparedness planning related to infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., influenza, COVID-19).

Education and/or Experience:

• At least two years’ experience working in infection control preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure.
• Certification in infection prevention
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

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Travel Required

No .

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