Infection Control Nurse (RN) - Lead & Protect Residents

Center Management Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Skilled Rehab & Nursing Home seeks an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (RN) to lead the facility's infection prevention program. You will monitor infections, ensure regulatory compliance, educate staff, and implement evidence-based practices to protect residents and staff.

Responsibilities include surveillance, outbreak management, staff education, rounds, audits, and coordination with medical and nursing leadership to enhance resident safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active NY State RN license in good standing.
• Experience in infection prevention in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• CIC certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of CDC, CMS, OSHA, and NYSDOH requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Infection Prevention & Control Program per CDC, CMS and NYS DOH.
• Conduct infection surveillance, reporting and trend analysis.
• Investigate outbreaks and implement containment measures.
• Educate staff on infection prevention, PPE, and isolation precautions.
• Perform infection control rounds and audits facility-wide.
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Ensure compliance during state surveys and inspections.
• Collaborate with medical providers and leadership to improve resident outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and required infection control reports.

Skills

Infection prevention

Surveillance

Outbreak management

Staff education

Regulatory knowledge

Education

New York State RN license

CIC certification (preferred)

Willingness to obtain CIC

Job description

Fairview Skilled Rehab & Nursing Home seeks an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (RN) to lead the facility's infection prevention program. You will monitor infections, ensure regulatory compliance, educate staff, and implement evidence-based practices to protect residents and staff.

Responsibilities include surveillance, outbreak management, staff education, rounds, audits, and coordination with medical and nursing leadership to enhance resident safety and outcomes.