Infection Preventionist, RN

Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Conduct ongoing surveillance of resident and employee infections, including tracking, trending, analysis, documentation, and reporting of infection-related data.Monitor infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility and support compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Identify patterns, trends, outbreaks, and areas of concern, recommending interventions and corrective actions as appropriate.Provide education, training, and guidance to staff regarding infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation precautions, transmission-based precautions, and safe work practices.Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, department managers, and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for performance improvement and implement corrective action plans.Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities related to infection prevention and resident safety.Conduct audits and observational rounds to evaluate compliance with infection prevention standards, environmental cleaning practices, and regulatory requirements.Maintain accurate records, surveillance logs, audit findings, and regulatory documentation; communicate findings, concerns, and recommendations to facility leadership as appropriate.Assist with the investigation, management, and reporting of communicable diseases and outbreaks.Coordinate outbreak response activities, including implementation of infection control measures, monitoring effectiveness, and communication with public health authorities when required.Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, state health department, and organizational infection control standards.Participate in regulatory surveys and assist with plans of correction related to infection prevention findings.