Infection Preventionist - Senior Living at American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

50.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Prevention, Clinical Expertise, Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Infection Control Program Management, Infection Trend Monitoring, Immunization Tracking, Staff Education, Clinical Judgment, Communication Skills, Organization, Proactivity, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Start a rewarding career — join Mountain Vista Skilled Nursing as an Part Time Infection Preventionist, where your clinical expertise and leadership will directly protect the health and safety of residents and staff. Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! At Mountain Vista, we believe high-quality care begins with strong infection prevention practices. In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that keep our community safe while collaborating with clinical teams to support best practices and regulatory compliance. Why choose Mountain Vista Skilled Nursing? Competitive hourly pay with credit for experience LPN: $30-$39/hour RN: $39-$50/hour Flexible scheduling Part-time position, 20 hours per week. Days and hours may vary based on workload and program needs. Meaningful impact Directly support resident safety and campus-wide infection control Supportive clinical environment Work alongside experienced nursing leadership Professional growth Training and resources to support continued development What you’ll do: Lead and oversee the infection prevention and control program Monitor infection trends and implement corrective actions Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility infection control standards Coordinate immunization tracking and verification Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices Collaborate with nursing leadership to support safe clinical operations Interpret clinical and laboratory information related to infection control Support campus-wide infection prevention initiatives as needed What you’ll need: Active RN or LPN license 1+ year experience in an Infection Preventionist or infection control role Strong understanding of infection prevention standards and regulations Ability to educate and influence staff practices Strong clinical judgment and communication skills Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented work style Schedule: Flexible days and times depending on workload May adjust based on infection control priorities Benefits available to qualified employees: Medical Dental Vision 403(b) with employer match Life/AD&D insurance Short- & long-term disability Accident & critical illness insurance Employee assistance program If you’re passionate about protecting resident health and strengthening clinical safety practices, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and make a difference at Mountain Vista Skilled Nursing. To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist will lead and oversee the infection prevention and control program, monitoring trends, ensuring compliance with all standards, and coordinating immunization tracking. This role involves educating staff on best practices and collaborating with nursing leadership to support safe clinical operations.