Infection Preventionist

Location: Sandy Hook

Infection Preventionist
LOCATION:
Lord Chamberlain
7003 Main Street Stratford, CT
POSITION TYPE:
Full-Time
SHIFT(S):
Day
PAY RANGE:
$48-$51 Hourly
BENEFITS - Full-Time:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• FSA and HRA with applicable group medical plan

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Meal Period

• Longevity Awards

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Perfect Attendance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discounts

• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts

• Casual Fridays

• Paid Training and Orientation

• Uniform Allowance
JOB SUMMARY:
Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented healthcare professional with a passion for keeping residents, staff, and visitors safe? We are seeking an Infection Preventionist who is committed to excellence in infection prevention and control within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.
As an Infection Preventionist, you will play a vital role in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs designed to prevent the spread of infections and communicable diseases. You'll work closely with facility leadership, clinical teams, and quality committees to ensure compliance with state and federal infection control standards and promote best practices across the organization. Your expertise will help shape policies, provide ongoing staff education, and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout our center.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conduct ongoing surveillance, track, and trend infections and healthcare-associated infection data and report findings to leadership and regulatory agencies.

• Review, update, and direct the implementation of infection control policies and procedures based on current evidence and guidelines.

• Provide education, training, and in-service programs on infection prevention practices for staff, new hires, and relevant stakeholders.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for facility staff, residents, and families on infection prevention practices and compliance.

• Participate in interdisciplinary committees such as Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) to integrate infection control priorities.

• Conduct rounds and audits to assess adherence to infection prevention protocols and identify areas for improvement.

• Coordinate outbreak investigation and response efforts, including initiating control measures and communication with public health authorities.

• Ensure compliance with employee health requirements, immunization programs, and screening documentation per regulatory standards.

• Prepare and present regular reports on infection trends, compliance, and improvement actions to facility leadership.

• Collaborate with clinical leadership, department heads, and external partners (such as public health agencies) on infection prevention initiatives.

• Support process improvement activities using infection data and surveillance results to reduce infection risks.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut.

• Degree in nursing, public health, microbiology, epidemiology, medical technology, or a related healthcare field (BSN preferred).

• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (e.g., CIC or LTC-CIP) - or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment per facility and regulatory expectations.

• Current CPR/BLS (or equivalent) certification as required by facility policy.

• Minimum clinical experience, ideally 2-3 years of healthcare experience, with preference for background in infection prevention, long-term care, or related clinical work.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and the care team.

• Effective organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with the ability to track data, identify trends, and help drive infection prevention initiatives

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach, with good organizational and time-management skills.

• Comfortable working in a long-term…