Infection Preventionist RN - Ely Manor

Ciena Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program in Michigan. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting resident safety and quality of care.

The Infection Preventionist monitors, investigates, and helps control infections within the facility. Join us with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, 401K with matching funds, life insurance, and

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in infection control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the facility’s infection prevention and control program in line with policies and CDC guidelines.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and analyze data for QAPI reporting.
• Investigate outbreaks or clusters of infections and initiate control measures.
• Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases to public health authorities.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, environmental services, dietary and therapy to maintain infection prevention practices.
• Monitor hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning/disinfection, and isolation practices through audits.
• Provide ongoing infection control education and training for staff.
• Oversee vaccination programs and exposure control measures.
• Chair or co-chair the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Oversee Antibiotic Stewardship program and collaborate with providers.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection control

Auditing

Staff education

Education

RN licensure (or LPN)

CPR certification

Infection prevention certification

Job description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus 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.

Ely Manor, $10,000 Sign On Bonus 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
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan 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.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.