Infection Preventionist (IP)

Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center - Gainesville, VA

? Pay Rate: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour

Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center, a premier provider of post-acute care services in Gainesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our clinical leadership team. This position plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of our residents, staff, and visitors through the development, implementation, and oversight of the Center's Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Administrator, the Infection Preventionist coordinates and manages all aspects of infection prevention and control activities to ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state and federal regulations. The Infection Preventionist will educate staff, conduct surveillance and audits, analyze infection trends, implement corrective action plans, and promote a culture of patient safety and quality care.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Minimum of one (1) year of Infection Prevention and Control experience in an acute care, post-acute care, or healthcare setting.

• Knowledge of infection surveillance, reporting, data collection, and trend analysis.

• Experience providing clinical education and staff training.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Infection Prevention and Control experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment.

• Infection Control Practitioner Certification (CIC).

• Specialized Infection Prevention and Control training for long-term care.

• Experience developing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.

• Monitor and track healthcare-associated infections.

• Conduct infection control rounds, audits, and surveillance activities.

• Provide infection prevention education and training to staff.

• Develop and implement action plans to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes.

• Maintain compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and Virginia state regulations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

Join our team and help create a safe, healthy environment for our residents and staff while making a meaningful difference every day.

Salary: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour
License Required: Active Virginia RN License