Infection Control Nurse RN Registered Nurse | $89,000 starting! (Saginaw, MI)

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living•Saginaw, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Control Nurse is a Registered Nurse specializing in identifying, controlling, and preventing infection outbreaks. The position assists in modifying treatment regimens to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs and provides infection-control orientation for new staff, continuing education coordination, and facility-wide in-service programs for current employees. This role is part of the facility leadership team and works Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation shared with other leaders. The nurse develops and revises infection-control policies and procedures, investigates suspected outbreaks, and advises on infection-risk assessment, prevention, and control. The role also supports new-hire and clinical orientation, delivers staff training, and promotes hospitality and excellent customer service to residents, families, and visitors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR-BLS certification.
IPC certificate required, or must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
At least 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute or extended-care facility.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents, physicians, and facility personnel.
Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data related to infection control and resident care.
Good computer skills and experience using electronic charting.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and revise infection-control policies and procedures.
Investigate suspected infection outbreaks.
Provide consultation on infection-risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
Keep current with trends and developments in extended-care patient-care techniques and follow federal and state skilled nursing facility regulations.
Coordinate and present general facility orientation programs for new employees.
Develop and deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members, including classroom instruction, observation, assistance, and performance assessment.
Research, design, and implement in-service programs to reinforce policies and procedures, introduce techniques, and address identified deficiencies.
Promote hospitality and excellent customer service in interactions with residents, families, and visitors, and encourage a positive, healthy environment.