Infection Control Nurse

MISSION PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MISSION PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR in North Las Vegas, NV, seeks an experienced Infection Control Nurse for a full-time, on-site role. You will plan, implement, and monitor infection prevention across the facility, conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and report findings to leadership.

You will develop/update policies, educate staff on best practices, and participate in audits and outbreak investigations to enhance patient safety and reduce infection risks.

Qualifications

• RN license in Nevada and eligibility to practice.
• Experience in hospital, long-term care, or rehabilitation infection prevention.
• Familiarity with CIC concepts or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor infection prevention programs.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.
• Track and analyze infection data; report findings to leadership.
• Develop and update infection control policies.
• Educate staff on best practices and regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits and outbreak investigations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety.

Skills

Infection control

Clinical nursing

Infectious diseases

BLS certification

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

RN license in Nevada (eligible)

CIC certification beneficial

Job description

Company Description

MISSION PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR is a Long Term Care facility care organization located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility provides nursing and rehabilitative services to psych patients. Team members work in a collaborative clinical environment focused on quality care and patient safety. The organization serves a diverse community and emphasizes professionalism, compassion, and respect in all aspects of care.

Role Description

The Infection Control Nurse is a full-time, on-site role. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs throughout the facility. Daily tasks include conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, tracking and analyzing infection data, and reporting findings to leadership and clinical teams. The Infection Control Nurse develops and updates infection control policies, provides education and training to staff on best practices, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines. The role also involves participating in audits, reviewing patient care processes, supporting outbreak investigations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and reduce infection risks.

Qualifications

$35 - 40 / Hour

• Strong knowledge of Infection Control and Infection prevention practices, including relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Clinical background in Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to apply clinical judgment to infection-related issues.
• Experience or training in Infectious Diseases, including understanding of transmission, diagnosis, and management.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nevada (or eligibility to obtain), and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in a hospital, long-term care, or rehabilitation setting, preferably in infection prevention or quality improvement.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teaching skills, with the ability to educate diverse staff groups and promote best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willingness to pursue certification is highly beneficial.