Infection Preventionist; RN

A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates proudly welcomes the Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family. Here, your work will be meaningful, making a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests, their families, and the dedicated teams.

Position: Infection Preventionist

Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, On‑call requirement

License: RN license required

As an Infection Preventionist, you will develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs. You will serve as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout our facility.

• Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff.
• Review, update, and direct implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures.
• Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Employee Health Program, and Universal Influenza Program.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee.
• Ensure compliance with new hire screening, documentation, and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, 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.

• Competitive compensation.
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

• Valid state nursing license.
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology.
• Infection Control and Prevention Certification required prior to assuming the role.
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in a long‑term care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Our centers share values:
Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. We provide life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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• Full‑time

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