Infection Prevention Nurse — Lead Resident Safety

Allendalehc; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture team

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse for a full-time role in Allendale, NJ. The nurse will lead infection prevention efforts, monitor trends, and coordinate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.

Responsibilities include staff education, surveillance, and participation in QAA activities to improve resident and staff safety and overall quality of care at our 120-bed facility.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Valid BLS Certification (CPR) required.
• Associate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required.
• Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control is required.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to educate and influence staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report trends in healthcare-associated infections to support timely intervention and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, clinical teams, and staff to implement and sustain effective infection prevention and control practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control initiatives to reduce risk and improve resident and staff safety.
• Provide staff with education and training on infection prevention practices to ensure awareness and adherence to established protocols.
• Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct surveillance activities, audits, and assessments to monitor infection control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance across the organization.

Skills

Nursing license

BLS CPR

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or related field

Specialized infection prevention training

CIC certification (preferred)

Job description

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse for a full-time role in Allendale, NJ. The nurse will lead infection prevention efforts, monitor trends, and coordinate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.

Responsibilities include staff education, surveillance, and participation in QAA activities to improve resident and staff safety and overall quality of care at our 120-bed facility.