RN - Infection Control

Infection PreventionistWe are seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist for an interim role to support our acute inpatient rehabilitation service line. This leadership-facing position is critical in maintaining a high-performing Infection Prevention program while we work to fill the permanent Infection Preventionist III position. The successful candidate will operate autonomously, collaborate with clinical and executive leaders, and contribute to an esteemed rehabilitation setting.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct infection surveillance and outbreak investigations as required.Provide input on educational presentations related to infection prevention, isolation precautions, and communicable diseases.Design and manage the daily operations of the Infection Prevention program across the acute inpatient rehabilitation service line.Collaborate with Occupational Health and Infectious Disease teams to address significant infection concerns affecting patients and staff.Report communicable diseases to relevant units, departments, and public health entities in compliance with regulations.Maintain Infection Prevention databases and reporting processes accurately and timely.Represent Infection Prevention at various forums, including workgroups, committees, and leadership discussions.Serve as a subject-matter expert and consultant to clinical, physician, and executive leaders within the inpatient rehabilitation environment.Monitor, trend, and support prevention initiatives involving healthcare-associated infections.Support the ongoing review of policies and ensure consistent application of Infection Prevention standards across the service line.Critical RequirementsActive Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.A minimum of 5 years of acute-care Infection Prevention experience is required; subacute-only experience is not acceptable.Ability to function independently while providing consultation to hospital and executive leadership.Flexibility to work onsite across multiple locations based on service line needs.Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in a related field.Minimum of 5 years of direct Infection Prevention/Infection Control experience in an acute-care environment.Experience with infection surveillance, outbreak investigations, isolation precautions, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections.Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines, including OSHA, CDC, and The Joint Commission.Experience in independently consulting with clinical and operational leadership on Infection Prevention matters.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a related field.More than 10 years of direct Infection Prevention experience.Prior experience in acute inpatient rehabilitation settings.Familiarity with NHSN, Cerner, and TheraDoc.Experience managing respiratory illness and isolation precautions in high-census inpatient environments.Work Environment and Travel ExpectationsThis position supports the rehabilitation service line across multiple locations.Candidates must be adaptable to work onsite depending on clinical and operational needs, including occasional travel between facilities for urgent matters.Travel between sites during regular shifts is infrequent and generally limited to urgent needs.Assignment DetailsThis is an interim assignment expected to last for 13 weeks, with the potential for extension or conversion to permanent status based on organizational needs and fit. Conversion to a permanent role is not guaranteed.