RN Infection Preventionist

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center in Hamden, CT seeks a Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist to lead the facility’s infection prevention and control program, conduct surveillance, and ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and CT-DPH standards.

You will educate staff, perform outbreak investigations, support QA/QI activities, and report trends to leadership, while maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current CT RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards for long-term care (CDC, CMS, CT regulations).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; staff education ability.
• Ability to conduct audits, analyze data, and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program per CDC, CMS, and CT regulations for long-term care.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections among residents and staff.
• Lead outbreak investigations and implement containment strategies.
• Educate nursing staff, CNAs, and ancillary departments on infection prevention practices.
• Ensure compliance with CMS and CT-DPH regulatory surveys.
• Maintain antibiotic stewardship practices.
• Monitor adherence to infection control policies.
• Participate in QAPI meetings and present infection control data and trends.
• Prepare documentation and reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the facility subject matter expert for infection prevention and communicable disease management.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing & data analysis

Staff education

Communication

Education

CT RN license

Tools

NHSN

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist to lead and support infection prevention and control initiatives across our healthcare facility. This role is responsible for surveillance, education, policy development, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards to promote a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with CDC, CMS, and state regulations for long-term care.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases among residents and staff.
• Lead outbreak investigations and implement containment and prevention strategies (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, etc).
• Educate and train nursing staff, CNAs, and ancillary departments on infection prevention practices to ensure infection prevention standards are maintained facility-wide.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and survey requirements (CMS and CT-DPH)
• Maintain antibiotic stewardship practices
• Monitor adherence to infection control policies
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings and present infection control data and trends.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports for leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
• Serve as the facility subject matter expert for infection prevention and communicable disease management

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Connecticut.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards specific to long-term care (CDC, CMS, and state regulations).
• Strong organizational, communication, and staff education skills.
• Ability to conduct audits, analyze data, and implement improvement strategies.

Preferred

• Certification in Infection Control
• Experience with outbreak management and NHSN reporting (if applicable).
• Experience with QAPI programs and regulatory surveys.
• Familiarity with antibiotic stewardship programs in long-term care settings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off and holidays