Infection Preventionist

Overview

Dimensions Management of Northern Nevada, LLC

Infection Preventionist (Biotech)

Join Our Team as an Infection Preventionist (RN)! Are you a detail-oriented registered nurse with a passion for infection control, resident safety, and regulatory excellence? Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is seeking an Infection Preventionist (RN) to lead and oversee infection prevention and control practices across our community. If you're committed to quality, collaboration, and proactive clinical leadership, we want YOU on our team!

At Northern Nevada State Veterans Home, we’re all about making lives better—whether it’s for our residents, families, or the incredible people who work with us (that’s you!). We believe in the power of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor®, and we bring those values to life every single day.

Now, let’s talk about YOU and why you’ll love this role:

• Lead Infection Prevention & Control
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the community's Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations.
  • Monitor, investigate, track, and trend infections; identify risk patterns and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and state health department guidelines.
• Survey Readiness & Regulatory Compliance
  • Maintain ongoing readiness for state and federal surveys related to infection control.
  • Participate in audits, root-cause analyses, and plans of correction related to infection prevention.
  • Collaborate with leadership on QAPI initiatives and continuous quality improvement.
• Education & Staff Support
  • Educate, train, and coach staff on infection prevention practices, PPE use, hand hygiene, and isolation protocols.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for infection control best practices.
  • Support onboarding and ongoing competency training related to infection prevention.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with the Director of Nursing, Executive Director, and interdisciplinary team to promote resident safety.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and external agencies regarding infection-related concerns.
  • Coordinate with local health departments and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Resident Safety & Wellness
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and prevention throughout the community.
  • Support outbreak management, exposure response, and mitigation planning.
  • Advocate for resident dignity, quality of life, and holistic care while maintaining safety standards.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state of employment required.
• CPR certification required; infection prevention certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in infection prevention, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of CDC, CMS, and state infection control regulations.
• Experience with surveillance, audits, and regulatory documentation strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and education skills across all staff levels.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership and clinical teams.

Professional Traits

• Passion for resident safety and quality outcomes.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Calm, confident leadership style during high-acuity or outbreak situations.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off & holiday benefits
• Health, dental & vision insurance for qualifying team members
• Ongoing training, certification support & career growth opportunities
• A supportive, mission-driven team that values your expertise and impact

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $42.00 - $46.39 per Hour*

Schedule:

Full-time AM;
On-call weekend rotation