Infection Preventionist RN – Part-Time with Growth

Westgate Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact on residents

Job summary

Westgate Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Bangor, ME seeks an Infection Preventionist for part-time 24 hours per week, with the potential to combine the role with nursing shifts to create a full-time position.

You will develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs, educate staff, review policies, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to safeguard residents and staff.

Qualifications

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

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, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based 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

Communication

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Nursing degree

Epidemiology degree

Biology degree

Microbiology degree

Job description

Westgate Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Bangor, ME seeks an Infection Preventionist for part-time 24 hours per week, with the potential to combine the role with nursing shifts to create a full-time position.

You will develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs, educate staff, review policies, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to safeguard residents and staff.