Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

Eagle Rock Post Acute; Cedar Grove, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

Bonuses

Training provided

Job summary

Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove is seeking an Infection Control/Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN/MPH) to lead infection prevention initiatives in a nursing home setting. The role includes infection control, employee health management, and immunization tracking for residents and staff.

The position requires LPN/RN/MPH credentials and biology background, with responsibilities spanning education, policy enforcement, and collaboration with Nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with infection prevention programs and education delivery.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance expectations.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Execute infection control measures and track prevention initiatives.
• Provide education to all levels of staff on infection control measures.
• Communicate with Infection Control Director, DON, Regional Director when needed.
• Coordinate in-services to maximize participation and attentiveness.
• Meet weekly with the Director of Nursing to discuss plans and priorities.

Skills

Infection control

Education staff

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

LPN or RN or MPH

Biology BS

Tools

DOH line listing

Job description

Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove

Description

Nursing Home Facility Seeking Dedicated Nurse for Infection Control and Prevention

(Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Professional Nurse, LPN)

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Bonuses
• great benefits
• Great environment and career advancement opportunity

We will train the right person! Join us today!

Responsibilities include (not limited to)

• Infection Control Prevention
• ABT line listing
• Employee Health Management
• DOH Covid line listing
• Employee in-service and tracking
• Immunization tracking for residents and staff

Job Description:

• Executes on solutions to problems; assists with implementing and maintaining infection control measures; follow-up to prevent further problems.
• Provide education to all levels of employees/medical staff in infection control measures.
• Communicates with Infection Control Director, DON, Regional Director of Clinical Services, & Infection Control Director when appropriate seeking approval & advice in situations where warranted or in situations outside personal authority & expertise.


• Coordinates approach to specific situation and individuals to maximize attentiveness and participation with in-services.


• Meets with the Director of Nursing and discusses plans and priorities for infection control activities on a weekly basis or as necessary.


• Assists the Director of Nursing in presentation of reports


• Assess the delivery of Patient care throughout the facility and determines compliance with infection control policies and procedures as in the infection control plan.


• Serves as consultant to nursing and other departments (such as admitting, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and rehabilitation departments) on the care of patients at risk or susceptible to infection


• Ensures nursing staff are familiar with state, federal & local laws & regulations.


• Ongoing observation for regulatory compliance including mandatory reporting regulations and facility audits.


• Manages the policies & procedures & in accordance with regulations.


• Participates in facility surveys (inspections).


• Reports communicable as well as unusual diseases of epidemiological significance to appropriate local or state departments of health.


• Assists the Director with review of the environmental aspects of


• Infection Control in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Health Standards.


• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


• Adheres to Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: LPN or RN or MPH, Biology BS

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO