Infection Preventionist RN | CIP Certified, LTC Focus

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cranford, New Jersey seeks a Certified Infection Preventionist Nurse to lead infection prevention and control efforts for residents and staff. You will develop, implement, and evaluate programs to prevent the spread of infections, ensuring regulatory compliance and staff education.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with CIP certification (or eligible) and strong analytical and communication skills, capable of working with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey.
• Current CIP certification or eligibility to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Experience in infection prevention and control, preferably in long‑term care.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs.
• Conduct surveillance and trend analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and report outbreaks and incidents related to infection control.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop strategies for infection prevention and control.
• Provide education and training to staff on infection control practices and standards.
• Develop and maintain infection control policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.

Skills

Infection prevention

CIP certification

RN licensure

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Certified Infection Preventionist (CIP) certification

Job description

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cranford, New Jersey seeks a Certified Infection Preventionist Nurse to lead infection prevention and control efforts for residents and staff. You will develop, implement, and evaluate programs to prevent the spread of infections, ensuring regulatory compliance and staff education.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with CIP certification (or eligible) and strong analytical and communication skills, capable of working with a multidisciplinary