Infection Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN)

Oakland-Rehabilitation-; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to lead infection prevention and control efforts with a focus on resident and staff safety. The role is full-time and requires RN/LPN licensure with specialized training in infection prevention.

Salary ranges from 75K to 105K annually, based on experience, and includes benefits. You will collaborate with facility leadership to monitor infections, conduct surveillance, and educate staff on best practices.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Valid BLS CPR certification.
• Associate degree in Nursing or related fields is required.
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control is required.
• CIC certification is preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills to identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report trends in healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to implement infection prevention practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with infection prevention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and evaluate infection control initiatives to improve safety.
• Provide staff education and training on infection prevention practices.
• Participate in the QAA committee for continuous improvement.
• Conduct surveillance, audits, and assessments of infection control effectiveness.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing

Staff education

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing; Public Health/Epidemiology/Clinical Lab/related field

Job description

Join our team at Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as an Infection Prevention Nurse.

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

Fulltime Opportunity Must be an RN/LPN

Salary Range: 75K-105K (Annually Based on experience)

At Oakland Rehabilitation and healthcare Center, we believe that patient safety and infection prevention are essential to delivering high-quality care and protecting the health of our residents, staff, and community. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Infection Prevention Nurse leads efforts to prevent, identify, and control infections while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities for an Infection Prevention Nurse:

• 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.

Qualifications for an Infection Prevention Nurse:

• 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.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion – Protecting residents and staff through proactive infection prevention practices that promote health, safety, and well-being.

Respect – Promoting a safe and supportive environment through education, collaboration, and adherence to best practices.

Excellence – Driving the highest standards of infection control through evidence-based practices, continuous monitoring, and quality improvement.

Benefits for an Infection Prevention Nurse:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.