Infection Prevention Nurse: Impactful Care & Compliance

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead infection prevention initiatives across our facilities in Scranton. The role focuses on high‑quality patient care, surveillance of infection trends, and ensuring accreditation readiness by adhering to established standards.

You will develop and revise infection control policies, coordinate rounds, and collaborate with external agencies while reviewing medical records to identify hospital‑acquired infections.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years hospital experience.
• Experience in infection prevention, survey readiness, and epidemiology preferred.
• Strong understanding of infection control principles, surveillance, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting infection prevention and control activities across facilities.
• Developing, reviewing, and revising infection control policies and procedures.
• Participating in surveillance activities to evaluate infection trends and program impact.
• Ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, DOH, and CDC requirements.
• Collaborating with external agencies and assisting in outbreak investigations.
• Reviewing medical records for infection-related data and reporting.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead infection prevention initiatives across our facilities in Scranton. The role focuses on high‑quality patient care, surveillance of infection trends, and ensuring accreditation readiness by adhering to established standards.

You will develop and revise infection control policies, coordinate rounds, and collaborate with external agencies while reviewing medical records to identify hospital‑acquired infections.