Infection Preventionist Staff Educator

Optima Care Fountains; Secaucus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Optima Care Fountains is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Coordinator to support regulatory compliance, staff competency, and resident safety. The role focuses on assessing educational needs, planning and implementing training programs, and overseeing infection prevention and control practices across federal, state, and facility guidelines.

The position requires RN licensure in New Jersey and certification in infection prevention or equivalent, with a minimum of

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Certification in infection prevention and control (e.g., LTC-CIP, CIC) required or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time nursing experience.
• Two (2) years of long-term care experience; management/administrative role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with infection control policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts infection control in-services and staff education programs.
• Plans and directs orientation programs and evaluates staff performance during onboarding.
• Assess staff education needs and develop in-service programs.
• Provide guidance on infection prevention standards to staff and residents.

Skills

Infection prevention principles

Epidemiology knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Training & education delivery

Education

RN license in NJ

Accredited School of Nursing

Infection prevention certification (LTC-CIP/CIC)

3+ years nursing experience

2+ years long-term care experience

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