Infection Preventionist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Infection Preventionist roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, typically requiring a nursing or public health degree plus CIC certification. Many hospital systems and long-term care networks sponsor visas, and EB-2 or EB-3 green card paths are common given the clinical shortage in this field.
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Get Access To All JobsFacility: The Laurels of Hudsonville
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility’s infection prevention and control program (IPC). This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting resident safety, quality of care, and staff education. The Infection Preventionist monitors, investigates, and assists with controlling the spread of infections and communicable diseases within the facility.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain the facility’s infection prevention and control program consistent with facility policies, state and federal requirements, and CDC guidelines.
- Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, tracking trends, and analyzing data for QAPI reporting.
- Investigate outbreaks or clusters of infections and initiate appropriate control measures for residents and staff.
- Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases to public health authorities per federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, environmental services, dietary and therapy to ensure infection prevention practices are consistently followed.
- Monitor proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, cleaning/disinfection, and isolation practices through regular audits and rounds.
- Deliver ongoing infection control education and competency training for all staff.
- Assist with ongoing education for residents, visitors, and vendors.
- Oversee employee health screening, immunization programs and exposure control (including bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis testing).
- Serves as chair or co-chair of the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
- Oversees facility’s Antibiotic Stewardship program, communicating and collaborating with medical providers.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices, CDC/CMS guidance, and state regulations related to infection control.
- Collaborate in emergency preparedness planning related to infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., influenza, COVID-19).
Education and/or Experience:
At least two years’ experience working in infection control preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure.
- Certification in infection prevention.
- Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
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Facility: The Laurels of Hudsonville
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility’s infection prevention and control program (IPC). This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting resident safety, quality of care, and staff education. The Infection Preventionist monitors, investigates, and assists with controlling the spread of infections and communicable diseases within the facility.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain the facility’s infection prevention and control program consistent with facility policies, state and federal requirements, and CDC guidelines.
- Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, tracking trends, and analyzing data for QAPI reporting.
- Investigate outbreaks or clusters of infections and initiate appropriate control measures for residents and staff.
- Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases to public health authorities per federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, environmental services, dietary and therapy to ensure infection prevention practices are consistently followed.
- Monitor proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, cleaning/disinfection, and isolation practices through regular audits and rounds.
- Deliver ongoing infection control education and competency training for all staff.
- Assist with ongoing education for residents, visitors, and vendors.
- Oversee employee health screening, immunization programs and exposure control (including bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis testing).
- Serves as chair or co-chair of the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
- Oversees facility’s Antibiotic Stewardship program, communicating and collaborating with medical providers.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices, CDC/CMS guidance, and state regulations related to infection control.
- Collaborate in emergency preparedness planning related to infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., influenza, COVID-19).
Education and/or Experience:
At least two years’ experience working in infection control preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure.
- Certification in infection prevention.
- Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
IND123
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Infection Preventionist Jobs
Secure CIC certification before applying
The Certification in Infection Control signals specialty-occupation credibility to both employers and USCIS. Many sponsoring hospitals make CIC a hard requirement, so earning it before you apply removes a common H-1B documentation hurdle entirely.
Target health systems with IP departments
Standalone infection prevention departments at large academic medical centers and multi-site hospital networks are far more likely to sponsor than smaller community hospitals. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history in infection control and public health roles.
Verify your wage tier with OFLC Wage Search
Infection Preventionist salaries vary sharply by metro area, and your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm your employer's LCA wage commitment is at least at Level I for your region.
Document your degree field precisely for USCIS
A nursing degree alone may draw an RFE if the job description emphasizes epidemiology or public health. Ask your employer to tailor the H-1B petition to your actual CIC-exam credentials and any graduate coursework in infection control or epidemiology to tighten the specialty-occupation argument.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
Infection control shortages mean many employers are open to sponsoring a green card, but PERM labor certification takes time. Raise EB-3 sponsorship during negotiations so the PERM recruitment process can start before your first H-1B period ends.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment if on STEM OPT
If you're transitioning from a STEM OPT extension in public health or epidemiology, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your training plan is approved. Confirm enrollment status directly with HR before your OPT end date to avoid an authorization gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Infection Preventionist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree and the job. Infection Preventionist positions typically require a bachelor's or graduate degree in nursing, public health, or a related clinical field, and many job postings also require or prefer CIC certification. Roles that emphasize epidemiological analysis and evidence-based protocol development strengthen the specialty-occupation argument considerably.
Which visas are realistic for a foreign-born Infection Preventionist?
The H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, and Canadian or Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an eligible profession on the USMCA list. For permanent residence, EB-2 or EB-3 through PERM labor certification are both used in this field, with EB-3 skilled worker being accessible without a master's degree.
How do I find employers who sponsor visas for Infection Preventionist jobs?
Browse Migrate Mate to search employers with verified visa sponsorship history in infection control and public health roles. Health systems with dedicated IP departments, large long-term care networks, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors in this specialty.
Does a three-year nursing degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but USCIS reviews foreign degrees carefully. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization can establish U.S. equivalency. If the evaluation concludes your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, that generally satisfies the minimum education requirement. CIC certification and any graduate-level coursework in infection control or epidemiology further strengthen the petition if the evaluation is borderline.
Can an Infection Preventionist self-petition for a green card, or does the employer have to file?
In most cases the employer files. EB-2 and EB-3 categories both require employer sponsorship and PERM labor certification, which tests the labor market before the petition is approved. A self-petition path exists under EB-2 National Interest Waiver if you can demonstrate that your infection prevention work serves a U.S. national interest, though this is a higher bar and typically requires documented public health impact.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Infection Preventionist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.