Infection Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN) — Patient Safety Leader

Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center; Oakland (NJ); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture team

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN) for a full-time opportunity in Oakland, NJ. This role prioritizes patient safety through proactive infection prevention practices and requires collaboration with clinical teams and leadership to maintain compliance and drive improvements.

The successful candidate will lead surveillance, education, and governance efforts, contributing to a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in care for

Formación

• Must hold a current nursing license in good standing.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.
• Degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control required.
• CIC certification preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge with analytical skills and ability to identify trends.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report infection trends to support prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with facility leadership and clinical teams to implement infection prevention practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with infection prevention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and evaluate infection control initiatives to reduce risk and improve safety.
• Educate staff on infection prevention to ensure adherence to protocols.
• Participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee for continuous improvement.
• Conduct surveillance, audits, and assessments of infection control measures.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance across the organization.

Conocimientos

Nursing license

BLS Certification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Infection prevention knowledge

Educación

Associate degree in Nursing

Public Health / Epidemiology related field

CIC certification (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN) for a full-time opportunity in Oakland, NJ. This role prioritizes patient safety through proactive infection prevention practices and requires collaboration with clinical teams and leadership to maintain compliance and drive improvements.

The successful candidate will lead surveillance, education, and governance efforts, contributing to a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in care for