Infection Control Preventionist

Are you passionate about protecting the health of individuals and communities? Do you thrive in a role where every action directly impacts lives? VMP Healthcare and Community Living is looking for a dedicated Infection Control Preventionist (Registered Nurse) to be a key player in our mission to prevent the spread of infections and ensure the highest standards of care. As part of our team, you’ll have the power to shape health outcomes, influence policies, and collaborate with passionate professionals to keep our environment safe and healthy.

If you re ready to make a difference in a dynamic and impactful role, we want to hear from you!

VMP is dedicated to delivering comprehensive senior healthcare and community living services in alignment with our core values;
Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Teamwork, Community, and Fun. Our vision is to spearhead the evolution of the senior living industry towards a dynamic future, driven by innovative and resident-focused clinical and administrative solutions.

This is a Full-Time, 1st-Shift, Monday-Friday position!

We are seeking an Infection Control Preventionist to lead infection prevention efforts, monitor compliance with guidelines, and collaborate with leadership to maintain a safe care environment for residents and staff.

• Infection Control Monitoring and Compliance:
  Collect, analyze, and maintain infection data for residents and employees; ensure compliance with CDC guidelines; and coordinate with Health Department during outbreaks. Monitor infection control practices, track statistics, and perform periodic audits.
• Policy Development and
  
  Education:
  
  Collaborate with the Director of Nursing (DoN) to develop infection control policies and procedures; provide education on infection control; maintain active membership in infection control organizations such as APIC.
• Quality Assurance and Staff Support:
  Conduct facility walk-throughs to evaluate care quality; participate in clinical assessments of new residents; help managers ensure adherence to departmental policies; support staff through continuous education and monitoring of care standards.
• Administrative and Leadership Duties:
  Assist with admissions, assessments, and resident care; participate in budget development, departmental meetings, and facility committees; provide leadership to the nursing department; advocate for residents and staff.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
  Follow all safety, infection control, and hazardous materials policies to ensure the safety of residents and staff; engage in activities that support the facility’s mission and uphold its policies, procedures, and philosophy.

• An active, valid RN license with the State of Wisconsin
• Experience:
  
  One year of infection prevention experience within a hospital or nursing home; knowledge of nursing home rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and apply geriatric and restorative nursing principles along with knowledge of State and Federal regulations/guidelines affecting long-term care including OBRA.

• Human Resources will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission
• Complete 1-2 interviews with the immediate supervisor and mentor
• Upon receiving the job offer, complete onboarding paperwork through Paycor
• Paid New-Hire Orientation
• Continuous training from mentor

• Competitive wage and benefits to eligible employees
• Flexible schedules
• Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, accident, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth IRA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off