Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

Pay: $82,000 - $95,500 per year

About the Position

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable.
environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
CMS definition: "Infection Preventionist": term used for the person(s) designated by the facility to be responsible for the infection prevention and control program.

Essential Functions

1. Oversight of the IPCP which includes, at a minimum, the following:

• A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment and following accepted national standards.
• Written standards, policies, and procedures for the program which must include but are not limited to:
• A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they can spread to other persons in the facility.
• When and whom possible incidents of communicable diseases or infections should be reported.
• Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent infections.
• When and how isolation should be used for a resident, including but not limited to:
• The type of duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism involved, and
• A requirement that the isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the circumstances.
• The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit team members with communicable disease or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food if direct contact will transmit the disease.
• The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by team members involved with direct resident care and contact.

2. A system for recording incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility.

3. Team members must handle, store, process and transport linens to prevent the spread of infection.

4. The facility will conduct an annual review of its IPCP and update their program, as necessary. (§483.80[a]-[f])

5. Maintain a system for all mandatory reporting to include but not limited to NHSN, Local Health Department, VHD /NHSN testing portal, and notification to licensing bodies, residents and resident representatives.

6. Oversight of Team Member Health, including the following elements:

• Leading Goodwin Living Orientation (GLO) presentations at Goodwin House Alexandria.
• Completing initial new hire HEP B & TB screening and forms, then filing these once they are signed by the Medical Director.
• Uploading team member forms into Docuware (for GHA and TVA)
• Completing annual TB screens for GHA and TVA, then filing screening forms.
• Administering HEP B vaccine (3-series)
• Reviewing and clearing new hire TB tests/xrays

Key Duties

• Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual infection prevention goals and action plan.
• Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention.
• Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread.
• Conduct outbreak investigations.
• Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required.
• Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents' antibiotic use.
• Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and annual review as needed
• Assess the need for, develop, and implement written policies and procedures for infection control, including those for standard precautions and for transmission-based cautions, including when these should be used, the duration of use, and the type of precautions needed for a particular infection or organism.
• Enforce policies prohibiting staff with communicable diseases or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents and their food and enforce hand hygiene policies consistent with accepted standards of practices.
• Serve as a member of the quality assurance process improvement committee.
• Be accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues; understand and comply with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.

Job Requirements

• Must have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
• Licensed as an RN/LPN in Virginia.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing with progressive supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care environment.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be proficient in computer skills.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• ESL classes
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.