Full-Time Infection Preventionist (IP) – Jerome Home
Join the award-winning team at Jerome Home, voted Best Nursing Home in 2026 for Long-Term Care (LTC) and Short-Term Rehab (STR). We offer a supportive interdisciplinary environment focused on teamwork and mutual respect.
Jerome Home is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist to oversee and coordinate the facility’s infection prevention and control program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role reports to the Director of Nursing and Executive Director.
Benefits Include:
- Health & dental insurance
- 403(b) & 401(k)
- PTO & holidays
- Short- & long-term disability coverage
Systems Used:
- Matrix (EMR)
- Inovalon(scheduling)
- Relias (online education)
- Paycom (payroll & communication)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs
- Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local infection control regulations
- Monitor staff adherence to isolation precautions and aseptic techniques
- Conduct nursing unit rounds and review sanitation practices
- Analyze infectious disease reports and collaborate on care planning
- Lead prevention and treatment initiatives for pressure injuries
The successful candidate:
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
If this sounds like a position to continue your nursing career, please send your resume through. Visit our website at www.jeromehome.org for more information about our community. EOE M/F
Skills Required
- Current, unencumbered, active Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
- Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care
What We Do
Jerome Home is a privately-owned, not-for-profit senior living community located in New Britain, Connecticut. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing, assisted living, residential care, and specialized memory care. The organization is dedicated to promoting wellness, independence, and dignity for older adults, ensuring an optimal quality of life through professional healthcare services and a supportive community environment.
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