Infection Prevention Control Officer RN

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced RN to lead our Infection Prevention and Control program as Infection Preventionist / Infection Control Officer. You will oversee surveillance, audits, staff training, and outbreak response to safeguard resident safety and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and continuous improvement through QAPI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current and active North Carolina RN license.
• Infection prevention certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention regulations and practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with staff education and compliance monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the facility Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor infection surveillance data and identify trends.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations.
• Conduct infection control audits and implement corrective actions.
• Educate and train staff on infection prevention protocols.
• Oversee outbreak investigations and response procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and infection tracking logs.
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Participate in QAPI activities.

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure in North Carolina

Infection prevention certification preferred

Job description

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC is seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as an Infection Preventionist / Infection Control Officer.

This role is responsible for overseeing the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program while supporting resident safety, regulatory compliance, staff education, and quality clinical outcomes.

Why Join Cypress Pointe?

At Cypress Pointe, we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where team members are valued and empowered to grow professionally.

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Positive Team Culture
• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Monitor infection surveillance data and identify trends
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations
• Conduct infection control audits and implement corrective actions as needed
• Educate and train staff on infection prevention protocols and best practices
• Oversee outbreak investigations and response procedures
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to promote resident safety
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and infection tracking logs
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship initiatives
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities

Qualifications

• Current and active North Carolina RN license required
• Infection Preventionist certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge of infection prevention regulations and practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with staff education and compliance monitoring preferred

Our Service Standards

• Sincere Appreciation for everyone
• Hearing Needs and responding quickly
• Caring Approach in everything we do
• Managing Situations for positive outcomes

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