Infection Prevention Nurse | Education & Compliance Lead

Essential Healthcare Management; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable Infection Prevention Nurse. The role centers on infection prevention, staff education, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with facility and regulatory standards.

RN is preferred; LPN candidates will be considered. A current Connecticut nursing license is required, and infection prevention or long-term care experience is preferred. Strong reliability and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Connecticut nursing license.
• RN preferred; LPN candidates will be considered.
• Infection prevention or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong reliability, consistency, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infection prevention activities and initiatives.
• Educate staff on infection control practices and policies.
• Monitor compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain a safe care environment.

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff education

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Connecticut nursing license

RN preferred; LPN considered

Job description

West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable Infection Prevention Nurse. The role centers on infection prevention, staff education, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with facility and regulatory standards.

RN is preferred; LPN candidates will be considered. A current Connecticut nursing license is required, and infection prevention or long-term care experience is preferred. Strong reliability and organizational skills are essential.