Infection Prevention Nurse — Long-Term Care Leader

American Medical Associates; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

American Medical Associates seeks an Infection Control Nurse for a SNF in Somers, NY. The role focuses on monitoring infections, regulatory compliance, staff education, and surveillance to protect residents, visitors, and staff.

You will oversee the program per CDC, CMS, and NYS DOH guidelines, conduct audits, and collaborate with leadership to improve outcomes.

Salary ranges from $90K to $105K annually with full benefits, reflecting experience and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license.
• Strong knowledge of CDC, CMS, OSHA and NYS DOH regulations.
• Must have long term care/nursing home experience.
• Infection Control Certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• This role monitors infections, ensures regulatory compliance, educates staff, conducts surveillance, and implements evidence-based practices to protect residents, visitors, and staff.
• Oversee the Infection Prevention & Control Program per CDC, CMS, and NYS DOH guidelines.
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Investigate and manage outbreaks with containment measures.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices, PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
• Perform infection control rounds and audits throughout the facility.
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Ensure compliance during state surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and required infection control reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

New York RN license

Infection Control Certification

Job description

American Medical Associates seeks an Infection Control Nurse for a SNF in Somers, NY. The role focuses on monitoring infections, regulatory compliance, staff education, and surveillance to protect residents, visitors, and staff.

You will oversee the program per CDC, CMS, and NYS DOH guidelines, conduct audits, and collaborate with leadership to improve outcomes.

Salary ranges from $90K to $105K annually with full benefits, reflecting experience and regulatory requirements.