Infection Control RN Lead — Elevate Care Quality

NexCare Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000

Medical - no deductible

Telemed

Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision

401k with employer match

On-site leadership support

Job summary

Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab is seeking an Infection Control Nurse RN to lead infection prevention initiatives and coordinate education for staff. This role focuses on identifying and preventing outbreaks, developing policies, and guiding the care team in best practices.

The Infection Control Nurse will mentor staff, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborate with leadership to maintain a safe, high-quality care environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Registered Nurse RN—must be licensed in Michigan; CPR-BLS certification.
• IPC certificate required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
• Investigate suspected outbreaks of infection.
• Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Coordinate and present general facility orientation programs for all new staff.
• Develop and deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on policies and procedures.
• Research, design, and implement in-service programs on topics to reinforce policies and address deficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

MI RN license

IPC certification

Tools

Electronic charting

Job description

Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab is seeking an Infection Control Nurse RN to lead infection prevention initiatives and coordinate education for staff. This role focuses on identifying and preventing outbreaks, developing policies, and guiding the care team in best practices.

The Infection Control Nurse will mentor staff, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborate with leadership to maintain a safe, high-quality care environment for residents and families.