Infection Control Prevention (ICP)

Century HCC; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Daily Pay with Tapcheck

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Kingston, PA is seeking an experienced Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) to lead our Infection Prevention and Control Program. This full-time, on-site role focuses on surveillance, education, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement to protect residents and staff.

The ICP will collaborate with an interdisciplinary leadership team, oversee outbreak investigations, and ensure adherence to CDC, CMS, OSHA standards and best practices through

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current PA RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• CIP certification or willingness to obtain within required timeframe.
• Previous infection prevention or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, teaching, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and implement best practices.
• Must meet health screening, background, and drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, Department of Health, and local regulations.
• Review, revise, and implement infection prevention policies based on evidence-based practices.
• Monitor surveillance data, identify trends, and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain records of infections, exposures, outbreaks, and reportable diseases; coordinate outbreak investigations.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions.

Skills

Infection prevention leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff education

Analytical skills

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Infection Control Preventionist (ICP)

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Full-Time | On-Site

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and compassionate Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) to lead our Infection Prevention and Control Program. This leadership position plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of our residents, employees, visitors, and community through surveillance, education, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

At Maple Ridge, we are committed to providing exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in a resident-centered environment. If you are passionate about infection prevention, staff education, and improving resident outcomes, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Why Join Maple Ridge?

• Lead and oversee the facility's Infection Prevention & Control Program
• Make a meaningful impact on resident safety and quality of care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary leadership team committed to excellence
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

As the Infection Control Preventionist, you will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.

Infection Prevention & Regulatory Compliance

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, Department of Health, and local infection prevention regulations.
• Review, revise, and implement infection prevention policies and procedures based on current evidence-based practices.
• Monitor infection surveillance data, identify trends, and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of resident and employee infections, exposures, outbreaks, and reportable diseases.
• Coordinate outbreak investigations and implement appropriate interventions.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions throughout the facility.

Staff Education & Clinical Support

• Develop and provide infection prevention education during new employee orientation.
• Coordinate ongoing staff education and competency training related to infection prevention, hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, antibiotic stewardship, and emerging infectious diseases.
• Serve as a clinical resource for all departments regarding infection prevention best practices.
• Assist department leaders in identifying educational opportunities and implementing corrective action plans.
• Promote a culture of safety through continuous education, coaching, and performance improvement.

Quality Improvement & Leadership

• Chair or actively participate in the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Represent Infection Prevention at Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
• Conduct routine environmental rounds and infection prevention audits throughout the facility.
• Analyze audit findings and provide recommendations to leadership for process improvement.
• Prepare monthly infection surveillance reports, summaries, and recommendations for the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Support the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program through data collection, monitoring, and education.

Collaboration & Resident Safety

• Work closely with Nursing, Environmental Services, Therapy, Dietary, Human Resources, and other departments to promote infection prevention initiatives.
• Maintain confidential employee health and exposure records.
• Assist with employee health monitoring related to communicable diseases and exposure follow-up.
• Promote resident rights while maintaining a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Infection Preventionist (CIP) certification or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Previous experience in infection prevention or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, teaching, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and implement best practices.
• Ability to meet health screening, background check, and drug screening requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Previous Infection Prevention experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Experience with NHSN reporting, surveillance tracking, and outbreak management.
• Experience educating and training clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) processes.

Schedule & Status

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Additional hours as needed to respond to outbreaks, surveys, or facility needs
• On-site position

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Daily Pay with Tapcheck
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable law.