Infection Prevention Nurse Leader

Del Rosa Villa in; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Rosa Villa Post Acute in San Bernardino, CA seeks an Infection Prevention Nurse to lead our infection prevention and control program, ensuring safety for residents, staff, and visitors while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role requires an RN (CA) license with 2+ years in healthcare, knowledge of infection control, and experience with surveillance and regulatory reporting.

CIC is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Active California RN or LVN license; RN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices, epidemiology, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with surveillance, reporting, and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Infection Prevention Certification (CIC) preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state guidelines related to infection control
• Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, and trend analysis
• Investigate infection outbreaks and implement corrective action plans
• Educate and train staff on infection prevention protocols, standard precautions, and PPE usage
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship programs and report findings to leadership
• Collaborate with nursing, environmental services, and leadership teams to ensure infection control standards are maintained
• Maintain required logs, reports, and documentation for regulatory compliance
• Participate in QAPI initiatives and regulatory surveys as needed

Skills

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN license

California LVN license

Infection Prevention Certification (CIC)

Job description

Del Rosa Villa Post Acute in San Bernardino, CA seeks an Infection Prevention Nurse to lead our infection prevention and control program, ensuring safety for residents, staff, and visitors while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role requires an RN (CA) license with 2+ years in healthcare, knowledge of infection control, and experience with surveillance and regulatory reporting.

CIC is preferred but not required.