Clinical Safety & Infection Prevention Nurse

Department: Clinical Operations. Reports To: Chief Operations Officer and Director of Clinical Operations. FLSA Status: Exempt.

About the role

The Clinical Safety & Infection Prevention Nurse supports a safe environment for patients, providers, staff, and visitors across the organization. This position is responsible for leading infection prevention efforts, supporting OSHA compliance, monitoring workplace and clinical safety practices, coordinating staff safety education, and helping ensure compliance with required clinical licenses and certifications. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, managers, and operational leaders, this individual serves as a resource for infection prevention, employee safety, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction initiatives across multiple practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Infection Prevention
  • Coordinate and maintain the organization's infection prevention program across all clinical locations.
  • Monitor compliance with infection prevention standards and evidence-based practices.
  • Conduct routine infection prevention audits and observations.
  • Investigate infection control concerns and assist with corrective action plans when needed.
  • Monitor trends and identify opportunities to reduce infection risk.
  • Respond to communicable disease concerns and assist with outbreak management when appropriate.
  • Serve as a resource for providers and staff regarding infection prevention best practices and CDC recommendations.
  • Assist with implementation of new infection prevention guidelines and recommendations.
• Clinical Safety
  • Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
  • Investigate safety events, near misses, and workplace incidents involving clinical operations.
  • Conduct clinical safety rounds and observations at practice locations.
  • Identify potential safety risks and collaborate with department leaders on mitigation strategies.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of programs aimed at reducing patient and employee safety risks.
  • Monitor trends and report findings to leadership.
• OSHA and Workplace Safety
  • Serve as the organization's primary resource for OSHA-related requirements.
  • Maintain and monitor programs related to: Bloodborne pathogens, Exposure