Registered Nurse - Infection Control Specialist

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of hospital experience to lead infection prevention efforts. The role focuses on infection control programs, patient safety, and accreditation compliance in a clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and has strong data analysis and communication skills to collaborate across departments and expand prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and survey processes.
• Experience with data analysis and epidemiology is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• BSN required with hospital nursing background.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection control activities across departments and implement programs.
• Conduct rounds, identify infection risks, and propose improvements.
• Assist with HAI surveillance and evaluate infection control impacts.
• Collaborate with community health agencies on prevention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state health, and CDC reporting.
• Review medical records and labs for HAI identification.
• Pursue ongoing education and professional development.

Skills

Infection prevention

Hospital nursing

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.

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.