RN Infection Control Nurse

RN Infection Control Nurse Monday-Friday

The RN Infection Control Nurse is responsible for overseeing the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with state, federal, CMS, and CDC guidelines. This role focuses on reducing healthcare associated infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, educating staff, and maintaining continuous survey readiness in a long term care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, investigation, and reporting of communicable diseases
• Ensure timely reporting to local and state health departments as required
• Monitor and educate staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and exposure management
• Review and update infection control policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory guidance
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to reduce infection risks
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Conduct audits related to infection control, environmental sanitation, and hand hygiene compliance
• Assist with outbreak management, containment, and documentation
• Educate residents and families on infection prevention as appropriate
• Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory surveys and plan of correction development

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state specific)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in long term care or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, CDC guidelines, and infection prevention standards
• Strong organizational, assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and implement evidence based practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Infection Prevention certification (CIC) or formal infection control training (preferred)
• Experience in long term care, skilled nursing, or post acute care
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Experience with survey processes and regulatory compliance
• Experience participating in QAPI or performance improvement initiatives

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to play a key role in resident safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory success

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.