RN Infection Preventionist – Clinical Leader

Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Professional development opportunities

Quality-focused leadership

Stability in a clinical excellence–dr

Job summary

The Alps at Wayne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced RN to lead the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program as a Full-Time Infection Preventionist. You will oversee surveillance, data analysis, staff education, and regulatory compliance to protect resident safety.

Join a collaborative leadership team focused on clinical excellence, staff development, and continuous quality improvement in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey is required.
• Successful completion of an Infection Preventionist training course is required.
• Infection prevention experience in SNF/rehabilitation or healthcare setting preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state infection control regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program according to CDC, CMS, OSHA, and NJ DoH guidelines.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.
• Monitor, analyze, and trend infection data and implement reduction strategies.
• Investigate potential outbreaks and coordinate interventions.
• Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices, isolation procedures, hand hygiene, and PPE.
• Conduct audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Nursing leadership, Medical Director, QAPI, and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory records.
• Stay current with evolving infection prevention guidelines and best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

NJ RN license

Infection Preventionist training

Job description

The Alps at Wayne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced RN to lead the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program as a Full-Time Infection Preventionist. You will oversee surveillance, data analysis, staff education, and regulatory compliance to protect resident safety.

Join a collaborative leadership team focused on clinical excellence, staff development, and continuous quality improvement in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.