Job Description

The Infection Control Preventionist Officer (ICPO) supports the Vice President Training, Quality & Compliance and departmental leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth at Notre Dame Health Care Center. This role is responsible for evaluating the quality of resident/patient care and outcomes as they relate to Infection Control, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ICPO will ensure that all employees receive timely and relevant infection control training through scheduled in-services, re-education initiatives, and onboarding experiences that promote excellence, compliance, and engagement.

· Demonstrates creativity, integrity, and initiative in all aspects of work.

· Cultivates an environment that supports professional growth and continuous learning.

· Promotes collaboration and teamwork across departments.

· Maintains a positive and inclusive work culture.

· Serves as a role model of professionalism and ethical standards, inspiring others to do the same.

· Maintains current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices, working withing the scope of practice.

· Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program across campus.

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Requirements

• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (R.N.) license required.
• Minimum of 2 years in an Infection Control or nurse educator role.
• Minimum of 2 years working with electronic health records (EHR).
• Minimum of 3 years experience with electronic learning management systems (LMS).
• At least 1 year of experience in long-term care or acute healthcare settings.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Work Hours and Schedule Expectations

· Standard work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

· Not required to work on paid holidays.

· Occasional evening, night, or weekend hours may be necessary to support training sessions and staff development events.

Salary Description

$83,200-$95,570/ annualized