Infection Control Nurse: Policy, Surveillance & Outbreak Readiness

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks an experienced Infection Control Nurse to support high-quality patient care through infection prevention programs across our facilities. This role emphasizes surveillance, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

The nurse will review medical records, coordinate rounds, and participate in outbreak investigations, collaborating with public health agencies to maintain NHSN reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of hospital experience required.
• BSN degree required; RN license required.
• Experience in infection prevention, survey readiness, and epidemiology preferred.
• Strong understanding of surveillance, infection control principles, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support infection prevention and control activities across facilities.
• Develop, review, and revise infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in surveillance to evaluate infection trends and program impact.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DOH, and CDC requirements.
• Collaborate with external agencies and assist in outbreak investigations.
• Review medical records for infection-related data and reporting.

Skills

Infection control

Surveillance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Tools

NHSN reporting

Regulatory databases

Job description

Live Well Homecare seeks an experienced Infection Control Nurse to support high-quality patient care through infection prevention programs across our facilities. This role emphasizes surveillance, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

The nurse will review medical records, coordinate rounds, and participate in outbreak investigations, collaborating with public health agencies to maintain NHSN reporting standards.