Infection Preventionist (IP Nurse) (LPN/RN)

Infection Preventionist (IP Nurse) RN/LPN

Job description

This position requires certification in Infection Prevention from the CDC.

Are you an experienced and assertive Nurse passionate about infection prevention and control? We are seeking a dynamic Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) to join our team. As an IPN, you will be responsible for leading the Infection Prevention and Control Program. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including being a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $100–$150 Monthly Company HSA Contribution to help offset employee-only medical insurance costs
• Daily Pay Option through Tapcheck
• BenefitHub Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance – 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Personal Day Benefit
• Pet Insurance
• One-to-One Health TextCare – 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary care and urgent care needs. The service and TextCare visits are completely free to employees.
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

8a-4:30p

$40-$45 hour based on experience

Sign on Bonus LPN: $4500 RN: $6750

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility-wide Infection Prevention Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and state regulations, Administration (OSHA), Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC), Association Occupational Health Professionals (AHOP), and other regulatory agencies.
• Prioritize Infection Prevention goals.
• Collaborate with Department managers and medical directors in implementing aspects of the Infection Prevention Program when requested or as needed.

Put the Nurse Back at the Bedside

• Instant QAPI Insights through MegaData
• Real-Time Wound Reporting
• Enhanced Quality Measure Support through CMI Connect
• AI-Powered Clinical Auditing through Gemini
• Integrated Vital Signs Technology that connects directly to the EMR
• 5-Star Performance Visibility through TSI

Qualifications

• RN/LPN license required.
• Current, unencumbered nursing license in the practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in nursing management and infection prevention control.
• Must have Certification in Infection Prevention and Control.

Why Join us?

• Be part of a team committed to maintaining high infection control standards.
• Full PPE provided for all staff following rigorous sanitation standards by the CDC.
• Engaged Administration and Director of Nursing support.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on infection control in various healthcare settings, apply now!

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.