Infection Preventionist
Peaks Healthcare Consulting
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Casper, WY
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing the facility’s infection prevention and control program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role ensures best practices are followed, promotes resident and staff safety, and provides education and guidance to all departments regarding infection prevention.
Key Responsibilities
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing the facility’s infection prevention and control program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role ensures best practices are followed, promotes resident and staff safety, and provides education and guidance to all departments regarding infection prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs.
- Ensure facility compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state guidelines.
- Review, track, and report infection control data and key initiatives.
- Educate staff across all departments on exposure risks and prevention measures for bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
- Assist the Director of Nursing in budgeting for infection prevention and control programs.
- Perform administrative tasks such as completing medical forms, reports, and evaluations.
- Assist in establishing and implementing infectious waste disposal procedures.
- Report all communicable/reportable diseases to county and state health departments.
- Maintain employee medical records and ensure confidentiality.
- Establish and oversee immunization programs for staff and residents.
- Assist in developing employee tuberculosis (TB) screening protocols and ongoing monitoring.
- Provide ongoing education and training to staff to maintain a culture of safety.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (required).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices, including CDC and OSHA standards.
- Ability to develop and present educational materials for staff training.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of medical and employee data.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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