RN Infection Control Nurse

Legacy Health Services; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Collaborative team

Resident safety focus

Job summary

Legacy Health Services in Ohio seeks an RN Infection Control Nurse to oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program in line with CMS and CDC guidelines. This role focuses on reducing infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, educating staff, and maintaining survey readiness in a long-term care setting.

You will conduct surveillance, report to health departments, and collaborate with leadership to lower infection risks while supporting QAPI initiatives and outbreak management.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (state-specific).
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or healthcare.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, CDC guidelines, and infection prevention standards.
• Strong organizational, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and implement evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conduct infection surveillance, reporting, and investigation of communicable diseases.
• Ensure timely reporting to local and state health departments as required.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation.
• Review and update infection control policies per regulatory guidance.
• Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to reduce infection risks.
• Participate in QA/QI initiatives and conduct infection control audits.
• Assist with outbreak management, containment, and documentation.
• Educate residents and families on infection prevention as appropriate.
• Support survey readiness and plan-of-correction development.

Skills

Infection control

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Staff education

Education

RN license (active)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

RN Infection Control Nurse Monday-Friday

The RN Infection Control Nurse is responsible for overseeing the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with state, federal, CMS, and CDC guidelines. This role focuses on reducing healthcare‑associated infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, educating staff, and maintaining continuous survey readiness in a long‑term care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, investigation, and reporting of communicable diseases
• Ensure timely reporting to local and state health departments as required
• Monitor and educate staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and exposure management
• Review and update infection control policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory guidance
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to reduce infection risks
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Conduct audits related to infection control, environmental sanitation, and hand hygiene compliance
• Assist with outbreak management, containment, and documentation
• Educate residents and families on infection prevention as appropriate
• Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory surveys and plan‑of‑correction development

Required Qualifications

• Current, activeRegistered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state‑specific)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in long‑term care or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, CDC guidelines, and infection prevention standards
• Strong organizational, assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and implement evidence‑based practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Infection Prevention certification (CIC) or formal infection control training (preferred)
• Experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or post‑acute care
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Experience with survey processes and regulatory compliance
• Experience participating in QAPI or performance improvement initiatives

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to play a key role in resident safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory success

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.