Infection Preventionist (Senior Living)

Start a rewarding career — join Mountain Vista Skilled Nursing as an 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
  • Starting wage $40/hour — up to $50/hour
• Flexible scheduling
  • Days and hours adjust 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 pro