Registered Nurse – Infection Control Specialist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced Infection Prevention Nurse to lead infection prevention efforts, enhance patient safety, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards in a clinical setting.

You will conduct rounds, coordinate programs, and collaborate with clinical teams to reduce infection risks while supporting surveillance and education initiatives for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 2+ years hospital experience.
• BSN required.
• Experience with infection prevention, surveys, and epidemiology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles, survey processes, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement infection control programs across departments.
• Conduct rounds to identify infection risks and suggest improvements.
• Support surveillance activities including tracking HAIs.
• Collaborate with community health agencies on infection prevention initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Health, CDC, and NHSN reporting requirements.
• Review medical records and labs for HAI identification.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

BSN

Job description

Role Overview: Supports organizational goals by providing safe, high-quality patient care, focusing on infection prevention, patient satisfaction, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and participates in infection control activities across departments, developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts rounds, identifies infection risks, and recommends improvements to practices and education.
• Assists with surveillance activities, including tracking hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and evaluating infection control impacts.
• Collaborates with community health agencies and supports infection prevention initiatives system-wide.
• Maintains compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Health, CDC, and NHSN reporting requirements.
• Performs medical record reviews, reviews progress notes, lab data, and imaging reports for HAI identification.
• Participates in continuing education, professional associations, and health-related initiatives to stay current in the field.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of hospital experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience with infection prevention, surveys, and epidemiology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles, survey processes, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Work Environment & Additional Info: Primarily performed in a clinical setting, accountable for adherence to policies, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development.