Infection Preventionist Nurse

Job overview

The Infection Preventionist Nurse role is onsite in Waterville, ME, with an annual salary of $85,000–$100,000. Mount Joseph at Waterville is seeking an experienced professional to oversee its Infection Prevention and Control Program and help maintain a safe environment for residents and staff. This role develops and updates the infection control plan, monitors infection trends and outbreaks, supports antibiotic stewardship, and works with clinical and operational departments. Its purpose is to reduce infection risk, support regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement across the facility.

What you'll do

• Develop and update the Infection Prevention and Control Plan
• conduct infection surveillance and outbreak investigations
• track and report infection data to QAPI
• maintain NHSN reporting as applicable
• support antibiotic stewardship
• conduct clinical and environmental rounds
• monitor isolation precautions and infection-control practices
• collaborate with departments and prepare survey documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

infection preventionist

registered nurse

infection control

long-term care

qapi

antibiotic stewardship

nhsn

waterville me

mount joseph at waterville

$85k–$100k/year

full-time

day shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required; long-term care experience and Infection Preventionist training preferred.

About the employer

Mount Joseph at Waterville is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.