Infection Preventionist RN — Lead Infection Control

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Training & mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs within a long‑term care facility in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. You will act as practitioner, educator and facilitator for staff to ensure a safe environment across the building.

Responsibilities include overseeing policies, antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and surveillance, while delivering education and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Valid state nursing license.
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology or microbiology.
• Infection Control Certification required prior to assuming the role.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff.
• Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures.
• Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee.
• Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices and evaluate compliance with precautions.
• Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff.
• Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process.
• Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations.

Skills

Infection prevention

Healthcare teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Epidemiology/Biology/Microbiology degree

Job description

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs within a long‑term care facility in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. You will act as practitioner, educator and facilitator for staff to ensure a safe environment across the building.

Responsibilities include overseeing policies, antimicrobial stewardship, employee health, and surveillance, while delivering education and ensuring regulatory