RN Infection Prevention Nurse

CommuniCare Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and PTO plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match and FSAs

Job summary

CommuniCare Health is seeking an RN Infection Prevention Nurse for a full-time day shift at Martinsburg Healthcare Center in Martinsburg, WV. This role focuses on monitoring healthcare-associated infections, leading infection control initiatives, and supporting antibiotic stewardship.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in West Virginia with specialized infection prevention training and the ability to educate staff.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and teaching abilities.
• Computer skills required for documentation and reporting.
• Experience with infection prevention and control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor healthcare-associated infections continuously.
• Assess areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention policies.
• Prepare and participate in infection prevention committee agenda.
• Ensure staff compliance with infection prevention practices across departments.
• Provide education and training on infection prevention for staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teaching and evaluating clinical perf.

Education

RN license in the state

Specialized infection prevention training

Job description

Job Address: 209 Clover St Martinsburg, WV 25404 RN Infection Prevention Nurse Martinsburg Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN Infection Prevention Nurse to join our team. Full Time Day Shift Position Available.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs on-going monitoring of healthcare associated infections
• Assesses infection prevention areas for improvement and makes recommendations for corrective action
• Oversees the antibiotic stewardship program.
• Prepares the agenda for the infection prevention committee
• Monitors or oversees infection prevention practices and employee compliance for all departments and personnel either by direct contact or through other administrative personnel.
• Serves as a resource for all departments and personnel.
• Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention policies and procedures
• Conducts outbreak investigation and initiates control measures
• Reports communicable diseases to the local, state and federal agencies as required by law.
• Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing in-services
• Consults with department heads, pharmacists and physicians as needed to improve care
• Initiates follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases
• Attends the facility QAPI program and participates in performance improvement activities as well as antibiotic stewardship programs.
• Reporting monthly infection and antibiotic use data at monthly QAPI. Issues and concerns discussed with the Medical Director and pharmacist.
• Interacts with occupational health on issues related to exposures to communicable diseases and to bloodborne exposures.
• Participates in short- and long-range planning for the infection prevention department
• Performs other duties as directed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current license as a RN in the state where the center is located.
• Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field.
• Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification.
• Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
• Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance Communication skills Computer skills required for the position

Benefits

• As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans.
• We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers.
• We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has delivered exceptional, person‑centered post‑acute care. A national leader operating more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities, CommuniCare serves nearly 13,000 residents with integrated services spanning the full continuum of care. Guided by our mission, Serve with Pride, we support communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long‑term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.