Infection Prevention RN – Lead & Protect Residents

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Continuing education

Professional development

Job summary

The Lodge at Heritage Grove Estates in Topeka, KS is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) to lead the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring CMS, CDC, OSHA and KDADS/KDHE compliance.

You will work closely with nursing leadership to reduce infections, educate staff, monitor surveillance data, and support survey readiness while upholding resident safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• RN license in KS (active)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years nursing in healthcare settings preferred
• Infection Prevention certification (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain within timeframe
• Strong knowledge of CMS/CDC/OSHA/KDADS/KDHE regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee Infection Prevention and Control Program per CMS F880 and state regs
• Conduct surveillance and analysis of healthcare-associated infections
• Investigate outbreaks and implement timely interventions
• Monitor compliance with CDC/OSHA/CMS/KDADS/KDHE infection prevention standards
• Educate staff on infection prevention, PPE, hand hygiene, and precautions
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other departments to implement prevention initiatives
• Ensure proper isolation, waste disposal, cleaning, and disinfection protocols
• Maintain surveillance data, NHSN reporting, and regulatory documentation
• Report communicable diseases to public health agencies
• Coordinate resident and employee immunization programs
• Support QAPI initiatives related to infection prevention and resident safety
• Assist with survey preparation and regulatory audits
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

Leadership

Infection prevention

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

The Lodge at Heritage Grove Estates in Topeka, KS is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) to lead the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring CMS, CDC, OSHA and KDADS/KDHE compliance.

You will work closely with nursing leadership to reduce infections, educate staff, monitor surveillance data, and support survey readiness while upholding resident safety and regulatory standards.