Infection Prevention Registered Nurse

Plaza Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, and vision

Paid Time Off

8 paid holidays per year

Free uniforms

On-site 50's Diner meals

Transportation assistance (bus/taxi)

Shift bonus program

Employee referral bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Favorable staffing ratios

Fun family work environment

Newsweek top Arizona facility

Job summary

Plaza Healthcare in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Infection Prevention Nurse to lead our infection prevention and control program and work with nursing, therapy, dietary and environmental services to ensure resident and staff safety. This 179-bed facility offers ventilator and tracheostomy care, wound care, dialysis, and rehabilitation.

The role requires an active Arizona RN license and current Infection Prevention Certification; you will monitor infections, conduct

Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license in good standing.
• Current Infection Prevention and Control Certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and surveillance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and maintain the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor, investigate, and track infections and communicable diseases.
• Conduct infection surveillance and identify trends, outbreaks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement infection prevention interventions based on risks and trends.
• Maintain accurate infection prevention records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local infection prevention requirements and facility policies.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams on prevention practices.
• Conduct regular infection prevention rounds and audits throughout the facility.
• Monitor hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions, environmental practices, and other infection control measures.
• Provide education and competency training to employees on infection prevention and control.
• Participate in outbreak investigations and coordinate response measures.
• Review antibiotic utilization and support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Arizona RN license

Infection Prevention Certification

Job description

Make a Difference in Infection Prevention & Resident Safety

Plaza Healthcare is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse – Infection Prevention Nurse to join our clinical leadership team. In this important role, you will lead and oversee our infection prevention and control program while partnering with nursing, therapy, dietary, environmental services, and other departments to promote a safe, healthy environment for our residents and staff.

Plaza Healthcare is a 179-bed skilled nursing facility in Scottsdale known for providing specialized post-hospital care and serving residents with complex medical needs. Our specialty services include ventilator and tracheostomy care, dialysis, wound care, and rehabilitation.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct and maintain the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.


• Monitor, investigate, and track infections and communicable diseases.


• Conduct infection surveillance and identify trends, potential outbreaks, and opportunities for improvement.


• Develop and implement infection prevention interventions based on identified risks and trends.


• Maintain accurate infection prevention records, reports, and documentation.


• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local infection prevention requirements and facility policies.


• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams regarding infection prevention practices and resident care.


• Conduct regular infection prevention rounds and audits throughout the facility.


• Monitor hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions, environmental practices, and other infection control measures.


• Provide education and competency training to employees related to infection prevention and control.


• Participate in outbreak investigations and coordinate appropriate response measures.


• Review antibiotic utilization and support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.


• Assist with employee health and communicable disease prevention activities as applicable.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to infection prevention.


• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and infection prevention reviews.


• Keep current with infection prevention standards, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements.

Why Join Plaza Healthcare?

• Established, privately owned healthcare organization


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident safety and quality of care


• Work alongside an experienced clinical leadership team


• Supportive, professional work environment


• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development


• Specialty care environment with complex and medically diverse residents


• CMS Five-Star Quality Rated facility


• Recognized by Newsweek as Arizona's #1 Nursing Home for multiple consecutive years

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced RN who is passionate about infection prevention, resident safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.


• Current Infection Prevention and Control Certification required.


• Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, acute care, or other healthcare setting.


• Experience with infection prevention and control.


• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, surveillance, isolation precautions, and regulatory requirements.


• Excellent organizational, communication, documentation, and critical-thinking skills.


• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and address infection prevention risks.

• Full-time employment


• Compensation is a based on experience


• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance


• All eligible benefits effective the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Program


• 8 paid Holidays per year including Easter and Mother's Day


• Numerous Employee recognition programs


• Free Uniforms


• 50's Diner restaurant on site – All meals are $3.00 meal and free drinks per shift


• Subsidized bus and taxi vouchers


• Reserve shift bonus program


• Employee Referral bonus program


• Professional growth opportunities


• The Valley's best staffing ratios


• Fun family work environment


• Voted #1 in Arizona by Newsweek Magazine

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.