Infection Prevention RN — Lead Safety & Outbreak Response

MISSION PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MISSION PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR in North Las Vegas, NV, seeks an experienced Infection Control Nurse for a full-time, on-site role. You will plan, implement, and monitor infection prevention across the facility, conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and report findings to leadership.

You will develop/update policies, educate staff on best practices, and participate in audits and outbreak investigations to enhance patient safety and reduce infection risks.

Qualifications

• RN license in Nevada and eligibility to practice.
• Experience in hospital, long-term care, or rehabilitation infection prevention.
• Familiarity with CIC concepts or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor infection prevention programs.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.
• Track and analyze infection data; report findings to leadership.
• Develop and update infection control policies.
• Educate staff on best practices and regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits and outbreak investigations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety.

Skills

Infection control

Clinical nursing

Infectious diseases

BLS certification

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

RN license in Nevada (eligible)

CIC certification beneficial

Job description

MISSION PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR in North Las Vegas, NV, seeks an experienced Infection Control Nurse for a full-time, on-site role. You will plan, implement, and monitor infection prevention across the facility, conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and report findings to leadership.

You will develop/update policies, educate staff on best practices, and participate in audits and outbreak investigations to enhance patient safety and reduce infection risks.