Infection Prevention Leader (RN/CIP) – Impact & Compliance

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Daily Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking a knowledgeable Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) to lead our Infection Prevention and Control Program. This leadership role focuses on protecting residents, staff, visitors, and the community through surveillance, education, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Join a collaborative leadership team committed to excellence in resident safety and quality of care, with on-site support and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teaching

Analytical

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

NHSN reporting

Job description

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking a knowledgeable Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) to lead our Infection Prevention and Control Program. This leadership role focuses on protecting residents, staff, visitors, and the community through surveillance, education, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Join a collaborative leadership team committed to excellence in resident safety and quality of care, with on-site support and opportunities for professional