RN Infection Preventionist - Patient Safety Leader (Full-Time)

Life Care Centers of America; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Orange Park is seeking a dedicated RN Infection Preventionist to lead infection control in a post-acute setting. You will collect and analyze HAI/CAI data, evaluate care quality, and present findings with actionable recommendations to reduce risk.

You will educate staff, residents, and families, serve as the on-site infection control resource, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines while maintaining licensure and IPC credentials.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or higher required for RN licensure.
• Active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
• Specialized IPC training beyond initial nursing education.
• Geriatrics experience preferred where possible.
• State-required IPC certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality of resident care and infections per HAI/CAI data.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze HAI data and trends.
• Present infection data and make actionable recommendations.
• Educate staff, residents, and families on infection control.
• Serve as IPC resource to all departments and personnel.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's)

RN license in good standing

IPC training / IPC certification

Geriatrics experience preferred

State certifications (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)

Job description

Life Care Center of Orange Park is seeking a dedicated RN Infection Preventionist to lead infection control in a post-acute setting. You will collect and analyze HAI/CAI data, evaluate care quality, and present findings with actionable recommendations to reduce risk.

You will educate staff, residents, and families, serve as the on-site infection control resource, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines while maintaining licensure and IPC credentials.