Infection Preventionist (RN

We consider ourselves a “family” of experts who are committed to providing the highest quality care and experiences to everyone within the VMP Community . As a continuum of care, VMP specializes in expert medical care and community living for seniors at all levels. We work together to ensure everyone achieves the goals of life enrichment.

Our careers offer an inclusive “family” culture, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package.

Come join our family today!

VMP offers generous benefit packages to both qualifying part-time and full-time employees. For specific details contact our Human Resources Department at .

• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Jury Duty Pay
• Funeral Pay
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Single & Family Plan)
• Generous Paid Time Off Program

Location: West Allis, WI

Job :866

# of Openings:1

At VMP Healthcare & Community Living
, we believe great nursing starts with great people—and great people deserve to work where they are respected, supported, and appreciated. As one of Wisconsin's leading not-for-profit senior living organizations, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our employees feel valued and empowered to deliver outstanding care. We’re seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist (RN) to lead and oversee our Infection Prevention and Control Program within our skilled nursing facility.

This role is responsible for monitoring infection trends, ensuring regulatory compliance, educating staff, and promoting a safe environment for residents, visitors and employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Conduct surveillance, tracking, trending, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections
• Investigate outbreaks and implement appropriate control measures
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention policies including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, State and Local regulations
• Prepare reports for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings
• Participate in facility surveys and regulatory inspections
• Participation in on-call rotation

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Wisconsin
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or infection prevention
• Knowledge of CDC guidelines, CMS regulations, and infection prevention best practices
• CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Experience with surveillance, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives preferred
• Infection Prevention Certification (CIC), or willingness to obtain, is preferred

At VMP, we believe great resident care starts with taking care of our team. We offer:

• Starting salary $90,000+ dependent on experience
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership committed to your success
• A collaborative culture where your voice matters

Everything we do is guided by our commitment to our core values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Teamwork, Community, and Fun.

“Our culture at VMP is community-based. We create a community within our continuum of care for employees and residents.”