Quality Improvement and Infection Prevention Consultant at Gifford Health Care – Randolph , Vermont

Gifford is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team in Quality as a Quality Improvement and Infection Prevention Consultant.

The Quality Improvement and Infection Prevention Consultant plays a key role in partnering with leadership to identify, develop, implement, and monitor clinical and operational system improvement initiatives aimed at delivering high-quality care, promoting patient safety, and fostering employee engagement. This position is responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention, and control of infections, while providing staff education on process improvement methodologies and techniques to ensure the safety of patients and staff and minimize the risk of infection transmission.

Acting as a change agent, the QI & IP Consultant utilizes quality management skills to enhance system performance and achieve measurable outcomes. The role involves assisting leadership in identifying high-risk or problem-prone areas, recommending departmental and system-wide objectives, and developing action plans. The consultant collaborates with teams, interprets accreditation and regulatory standards, develops operational indicators, and coordinates improvement strategies to maintain compliance.

Additional responsibilities include policy maintenance, providing guidance on patient safety and adverse event reporting, developing and maintaining the organizational Infection Prevention and Control Plan according to CDC and APIC guidelines, conducting surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, reporting to health agencies, consulting with providers and staff on infection prevention and management, collaborating with Employee Health regarding infection risk, and pursuing continuing education to stay current with regulations, best practices, and emerging products. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to successfully perform in this role.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related Science required; Master’s degree preferred Current Vermont RN license or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification required 3–5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting Previous infection prevention/control experience preferred; Certified Infection Control (CIC) preferred, with CIC expected within three years of hire Experience with performance improvement methods and tools, group facilitation, and project management; CPHQ certification desired (or equivalent) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Gifford Health Care offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

Competitive wages Onsite parking 403b retirement plan Health plans including dental and vision insurance Tax-saving flexible spending accounts Health Savings Plan with employer contribution Long and short-term disability insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Regular performance reviews Learning opportunities

EOE