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Registered Nurse
Nashua, NH
Infection Preventionist – Nashua, NH
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an Infection Preventionist to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections while developing and sustaining organization-wide infection prevention strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the infection prevention program, including annual surveillance plans based on patient populations and services provided
- Conduct risk assessments and modify surveillance plans to optimize effectiveness
- Create and implement infection control policies and procedures aligned with national standards (CDC, CMS, NHSN criteria)
- Analyze financial, safety, and clinical implications when evaluating products, technology, and policy recommendations
- Perform audits to ensure adherence to infection prevention protocols across the organization
- Use epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations
- Communicate infection prevention data to committees, providers, and healthcare workers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, quality leaders, and antibiotic stewardship programs
- Participate in environmental rounds and infection control risk assessment (ICRA) processes for construction and renovation projects
- Lead the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, CMS, and state/federal regulatory requirements
- Consult with public health officials and community organizations as needed
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field preferred
- Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred, or must be obtained within two years of hire
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report writing
- Leadership and program/project management experience
- Familiarity with software technologies
Position Details
- Shift: Day (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 40 guaranteed hours per week
- Start Date: November 16, 2026