RN - Infection Control

Infection PreventionistInfection Preventionist Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Infection Prevention Duration: Initial 13-week assignment with potential to extend or convert to permanent employment Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 17:00) Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct Infection Prevention/Infection Control experience in a true acute-care hospital environment. License: RN licensure is not required; a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field is sufficient. Certifications: Active Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.Description: We are seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to provide interim support for the acute inpatient rehabilitation service line. This is a highly visible, leadership-facing role in a fast-paced environment. The Infection Preventionist will be responsible for maintaining a high-performing Infection Prevention program. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously and consulting with clinical and executive leaders. Candidates should be comfortable working within and supporting a mission-driven environment.Critical Requirements: Candidates must be flexible to work onsite based on service-line needs. Experience with infection surveillance, outbreak investigations, isolation precautions, and healthcare-associated infection prevention is necessary. Candidates must be comfortable functioning autonomously and advising hospital and executive leadership. The work location will vary based on clinical and operational needs. Occasional travel between facilities during the workday may be required for urgent infection prevention needs. Mileage reimbursement will be provided when travel between facilities is required during the workday. This assignment provides Infection Prevention coverage while the organization recruits for a permanent Infection Preventionist position. The initial assignment is anticipated to be 13 weeks, with potential for extension or conversion to permanent employment based on organizational needs and candidate fit. Permanent conversion is not guaranteed.Key Responsibilities: Conduct infection surveillance and outbreak investigations as indicated. Provide integral input into the design and implementation of educational presentations related to infection prevention. Design and support the day-to-day operations of the Infection Prevention program. Collaborate with Occupational Health and Infectious Disease to investigate significant infection concerns affecting patients and staff. Report communicable diseases to appropriate units and public health entities as required. Maintain Infection Prevention databases and reporting processes accurately and timely. Represent Infection Prevention at entity- and system-wide forums. Monitor, trend, and support prevention efforts involving healthcare-associated infections. Support ongoing policy review and consistent application of Infection Prevention standards. Maintain the high-performing Infection Prevention program and regulatory readiness.