Infection Control- Registered Nurse

Boise of Cascadia • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Infection Control Registered Nurse leads infection prevention initiatives across healthcare settings to safeguard patients and staff. The role develops, implements, and monitors infection prevention strategies; ensures compliance with health regulations and organizational policies; and promotes a culture of safety. It requires expertise in infection control regulations, epidemiology, and microbiology, with a commitment to patient safety and public health.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Extensive knowledge of infection prevention and control, including aseptic technique and microbiology fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of public health principles, epidemiology, long-term care regulations, and disease prevention policies.
• Proven experience in critical care, assisted living, hospital settings—including Level I Trauma Centers—and long-term care facilities.
• Familiarity with MDS (Minimum Data Set), data management systems, medical terminology, and medical records documentation review processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in team management, staff training, and fostering a safety-oriented culture.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, HIPAA compliance requirements, and acute care practices related to infectious disease care.
• Ability to analyze complex infection-trend data and implement effective interventions based on findings.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update infection prevention and control policies in accordance with CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and long-term care regulations.
• Collect and analyze data on infection rates, outbreaks, and compliance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor patient care environments for adherence to aseptic techniques, disease prevention policies, and infection control regulations.
• Lead staff education on microbiology, infectious diseases, anatomy, physiology, and documentation review procedures.
• Oversee infection-related medical records and ensure accurate documentation of care plans and patient observations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans that reduce infectious disease transmission in healthcare facilities.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance when managing sensitive patient data and medical records.
• Lead infection outbreak management by implementing containment measures aligned with CDC guidelines and epidemiology principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time