RN Nursing Leader & Infection Preventionist | Full-Time

Tuckerman Rehab; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Prevention Nurse/Educator to lead nursing operations and infection prevention efforts in a 39-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility in Rockville, MD.

The role combines clinical leadership with program development and staff education, including overseeing a dialysis unit and contributing to QAA initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in this state.
• Must be Infection Prevention (IP) certified.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; a higher nursing degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, nursing care center, or related healthcare setting.
• Supervisory experience with knowledge of leadership principles, staff development, and teaching practices required.
• Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control required.
• Valid BLS certification (CPR) required.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, medical procedures, infection prevention principles, and applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Strong clinical and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to educate staff and interact professionally with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Strong team orientation with the ability to lead by example and contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning nursing operations and coordinating initiatives to support optimal resident care.
• Support the care champion role for the dialysis unit, ensuring clinical excellence and compassionate care.
• Monitor nursing activities, communicate policies, coach staff, and participate in development and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct rounds to assess care quality, infection prevention, and staff morale; address residents’ needs.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and the medical team.
• Oversee administrative functions related to Nursing Services to ensure compliant operations.
• Identify, investigate, and report infection trends to guide prevention strategies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention policies in collaboration with leadership.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct surveillance, audits, and assessments to evaluate practices and guide corrective actions.
• Provide staff education and training on infection prevention practices.
• Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Teaching practices

Infection prevention knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Prevention Nurse/Educator to lead nursing operations and infection prevention efforts in a 39-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility in Rockville, MD.

The role combines clinical leadership with program development and staff education, including overseeing a dialysis unit and contributing to QAA initiatives.