Infection Preventionist Staff Educator

Optimacare; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Care Fountains is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Coordinator to support regulatory compliance, staff competency, and resident safety in our New Jersey facility.

This dual-role position develops training programs, oversees infection prevention practices, coordinates orientation for new employees, and ensures ongoing staff education aligns with evidence-based resident care and facility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of specialized training and/or certification in infection prevention and control (e.g., LTC-CIP, CIC, or equivalent)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current, active RN license in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent clinical nursing experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in long-term care; one (1) year in a management, administrative, or supervisory role preferred
• Required annual attendance at an Infection Control Seminar and demonstrated knowledge of the Facility Infection Control Manual

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and oversees infection prevention and control policies and procedures to prevent the transmission of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases
• Ensures consistent compliance with all infection control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinates and conducts routine infection control in-services and educational programs for all staff
• Plans, develops, and directs orientation programs for new employees; monitors and evaluates staff performance throughout individualized orientation periods
• Assesses ongoing staff education needs and develops targeted in-service programs to support current, evidence-based resident care and facility practices
• Provides guidance to staff and residents on established infection prevention standards and protocols

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff education

Epidemiology

Communication

Training development

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Nursing degree

Infection prevention certification (LTC-CIP, CIC)

Job description

Optima Care Fountains is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Coordinator to support regulatory compliance, staff competency, and resident safety. This dual-role position is responsible for assessing staff educational needs; planning, developing, and implementing training programs; and overseeing infection prevention and control practices in accordance with federal, state, county and facility guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and oversees infection prevention and control policies and procedures to prevent the transmission of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases
• Ensures consistent compliance with all infection control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinates and conducts routine infection control in-services and educational programs for all staff
• Plans, develops, and directs orientation programs for new employees; monitors and evaluates staff performance throughout individualized orientation periods
• Assesses ongoing staff education needs and develops targeted in-service programs to support current, evidence-based resident care and facility practices
• Provides guidance to staff and residents on established infection prevention standards and protocols

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, clinical techniques, and long-term care practices
• Strong understanding of epidemiology, infectious diseases, and infection prevention principles
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated organizational and teaching abilities
• Ability to analyze, adapt, and present educational and training materials to diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Completion of specialized training and/or certification in infection prevention and control (e.g., LTC-CIP, CIC, or equivalent)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current, active RN license in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent clinical nursing experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in long-term care; one (1) year in a management, administrative, or supervisory role preferred
• Required annual attendance at an Infection Control Seminar and demonstrated knowledge of the Facility Infection Control Manual