Infection Prevention RN Leader for Skilled Nursing

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and holidays

Leadership support

Professional development

Stable organization

Impact on resident safety

Job summary

The Alps at Wayne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Wayne, NJ is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist RN to lead the facility's infection prevention program on a day-to-day basis. You will collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to maintain high standards of resident safety and quality of care.

The role requires an NJ RN license and formal IP training, with preferred experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• RN license in NJ required.
• Infection Preventionist training completed.
• IP experience in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of CDC/CMS/OSHA/state regs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to educate and mentor clinical staff.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program per CDC/CMS/OSHA/NJDOH guidelines.
• Perform ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.
• Analyze infection data and trend rates; implement reduction strategies.
• Investigate outbreaks and coordinate interventions.
• Educate staff on infection prevention, isolation, hand hygiene, and PPE.
• Conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance in infection control.
• Collaborate with Nursing leadership, Medical Director, QA committee, and interdisciplinary team.
• Support QAPI initiatives and maintain regulatory records.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educational training

Education

New Jersey RN license

Infection Prevention training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Alps at Wayne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Wayne, NJ is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist RN to lead the facility's infection prevention program on a day-to-day basis. You will collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to maintain high standards of resident safety and quality of care.

The role requires an NJ RN license and formal IP training, with preferred experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.