Infection Preventionist, RN

You Belong at Asbury! 

📣 Lead in Infection Prevention

Today is a new day! At Asbury, we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow. For the ninth consecutive year, Asbury has been recognized as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting our commitment to a people-first culture where associate feedback drives real change.

🕒 Full-time (9am-5pm, some evenings and weekends required)

💰 $118,000 - $124,000, depending upon years of experience

**Seeking candidates with a long-term care background**

✨ Asbury Methodist Village achieved the esteemed recognition of earning a prestigious Five-Star Overall Rating in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Home evaluations-- the highest possible rating awarded by the publication. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 💵 Daily Pay: Access your earned wages anytime, anywhere.
• 💙 Supportive Culture: Be part of a supportive, compassionate team environment.
• 🩺 Balanced Care: Benefit from safe resident-to-nurse ratios and approachable, engaged leadership.
• 💪 Wellness Perks: Enjoy FREE Fitness Center & Pool access.
• 📞 24/7 Support: Count on our confidential Employee Assistance Program for guidance around the clock.
• 🎓 Career Advancement: Explore scholarship & education discount opportunities in all fields of study – not just healthcare and nursing.
• 🏥 Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: We’ve held insurance premiums at 2025 rates, reinforcing our commitment to care, stability, and supporting you both at work and at home.

Asbury Methodist Village, a part of Asbury Communities, Inc., is the 15th-largest, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community system in the United States as ranked by LeadingAge Ziegler. It’s a welcoming environment unmatched in other continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in Maryland. In addition, Asbury Methodist Village is proud to hold EAGLE accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries.   

• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance of resident and employee infections, including tracking, trending, analysis, documentation, and reporting of infection-related data.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility and support compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify patterns, trends, outbreaks, and areas of concern, recommending interventions and corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide education, training, and guidance to staff regarding infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation precautions, transmission-based precautions, and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, department managers, and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for performance improvement and implement corrective action plans.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities related to infection prevention and resident safety.
• Conduct audits and observational rounds to evaluate compliance with infection prevention standards, environmental cleaning practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, surveillance logs, audit findings, and regulatory documentation; communicate findings, concerns, and recommendations to facility leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with the investigation, management, and reporting of communicable diseases and outbreaks.
• Coordinate outbreak response activities, including implementation of infection control measures, monitoring effectiveness, and communication with public health authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, state health department, and organizational infection control standards.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and assist with plans of correction related to infection prevention findings.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current RN license in Maryland or compact state
• Current CPR certification
• Experience in infection prevention practices and long-term care settings
• Infection Prevention certification preferred

Benefits

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.