Infection Control & Prevention Nurse

First Atlantic Healthcare; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support

Loan Forgiveness

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Shifts

Job summary

Hawthorne House, part of First Atlantic Healthcare, is seeking an Infection Control & Prevention Nurse to lead facility-wide infection prevention efforts in Freeport, ME. You will develop procedures, monitor HAIs, and train staff to maintain a safe environment for residents and employees.

The role emphasizes data analysis, education, and compliance with government regulations. Candidates should have nursing licensure in Maine and CIC certification (or plan to obtain).

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurses; broad RN experience including critical care/emergency/medical-surgical nursing.
• Current Maine RN license; CIC certification can be obtained upon hire.
• Strong communication, data interpretation, and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Infection Prevention Oversight: manage facility-wide HAIs prevention and isolation procedures.
• Data Collection & Analysis: collect, analyze, and interpret health data to plan and guide practices.
• Education & Training: conduct education and training activities for healthcare workers on best practices.
• Documentation & Compliance: read regulations, write reports, and respond to sensitive inquiries.

Skills

Infection Control

Data Analysis

Education & Training

Communication

Nursing Knowledge

Computer Skills

Education

RN license (Maine)

CIC Certification

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Monday thru Friday: 40hours Per Week - OnCall Rotation Requirement Essential Job Functions Staff Development - New Hire & Annual Orientation; Employee in-services, skills fair, and education tracking

Leader in Antibiotic Stewardship PCC: maintains infection control monitoring Audit antibiotic use on the dashboard daily Update infection control page daily Monitors and keeps an updated record of all staff vaccinations, BLS certification, and N95 fit testing Organize a yearly influenza clinic for staff and LTC residents Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.

Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.

Coordinates with the staff development nurse to conduct educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.

Join Us as Our Infection Control & Prevention Nurse!

Are you the type of person who takes pride in championing health and safety, educating care teams, and implementing vital infection prevention protocols every single day? If you want a rewarding clinical leadership role where your expertise and hard work truly matter, we would love to have you on our team!

About the Role As part of the facility’s interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety, the Infection Control & Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures and practices. In this essential role, you will lead activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), ensuring that infection sources are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms while promoting a safe, secure environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Infection Prevention Oversight: Manage facility-wide activities to prevent HAIs, ensuring strict adherence to isolation procedures and limiting the spread of infectious organisms.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Systematically collect, analyze, and interpret health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.
• Education & Training: Conduct engaging educational and training activities for healthcare workers through direct instruction and the dissemination of best healthcare practices.
• Documentation & Compliance: Read, analyze, and interpret government regulations, technical procedures, and contracts; write comprehensive reports and correspondence; and respond professionally to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

What We Offer You

• Flexible Shifts: We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available- and would love to speak with you about what interests you!
• Education Support & Loan Forgiveness: Tuition reimbursement and tuition loan forgiveness to help you grow your career with us.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, and flexible savings accounts (including medical and dependent care).
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
• Purpose: A meaningful place to make a lasting difference in your community and be proud of your clinical leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: 5 years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; RegisteredNursesshouldhavea broadlevelofexperience,includingcriticalcare,emergencymedicine,andmedical/surgicalnursing.
• Licensure & Certification: Current professional nursing license in the State of Maine; Certification in Infection Control (CIC) can be obtained upon hire.
• Core Skills & Traits: Highly energetic, adaptable, creative, excellent written and oral communicationskills, strongtimemanagement, extensive presentation experience, and a working knowledgeofnursingpracticeandtheory.
• Technical Proficiency: Displaystrongproficiencyincomputerandsoftwareskillstotrackdataandgeneratereports.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents?