The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control. The nurse will develop and maintain infection control precautions, monitor practices, and provide reports and recommendations to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services. The position involves administrative, committee, personnel, nursing care, consultation, staff development, equipment and safety functions, care plan functions, budget and planning, safety and sanitation, and miscellaneous duties related to infection control.