RN Clinical Educator / Infection Preventionist

RAM Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Opportunity for continued professional development in infection control

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Job summary

RAM Recruiting seeks an RN Clinical Educator / Infection Preventionist in New York to lead clinical education and oversee infection control programs. This role involves ensuring staff competency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving infection prevention initiatives. Candidates must have an active New York RN license, 2 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of regulations. The position offers a competitive compensation package alongside continued professional development opportunities within a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hospital or long-term care.
• Prior experience in staff education/in-service training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical education and in-service training for all staff.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory annual training requirements.
• Oversee and manage the facility’s infection prevention and control program.
• Monitor infection trends and report findings to leadership.
• Update and implement infection control policies and procedures.

Skills

Active New York RN license

Infection Prevention experience or training

Experience with EMR systems

Strong knowledge of state, federal, and CMS regulations

Job description

Rockaway Care Center is seeking an RN Clinical Educator / Infection Preventionist to lead staff education and oversee infection control programs within the facility.

This is a key clinical leadership role responsible for ensuring staff competency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving infection prevention initiatives across the building. The ideal candidate is both clinically strong and comfortable educating staff while managing infection control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical education and in-service training for all staff
• Ensure compliance with mandatory annual training requirements
• Oversee and manage the facility’s infection prevention and control program
• Monitor infection trends and report findings to leadership and QAPI committee
• Coordinate and support Antibiotic Stewardship programs
• Update and implement infection control policies and procedures
• Conduct new hire orientation and ongoing competency evaluations
• Participate in surveys and ensure regulatory readiness
• Provide ongoing staff education based on facility needs and performance

Qualifications

• Active New York RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in hospital or long-term care
• Prior experience in staff education/in-service training preferred

• Infection Prevention experience or training (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and CMS regulations
• Experience with EMR systems and documentation

What’s Being Offered

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Leadership role with direct impact on clinical quality
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity for continued professional development in infection control