Infection Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN)
Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center•Oakland, NJ
About The Position
Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Infection Prevention Nurse (RN/LPN) to lead efforts to prevent, identify, and control infections. The role supports patient safety and high-quality care by protecting residents, staff, and the community and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The facility is a 215-bed sub-acute and long-term care center.
Requirements
- Current nursing license in good standing; RN or LPN.
- Valid BLS (CPR) certification.
- Associate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related field.
- Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control.
- Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to educate and influence staff at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC).
Responsibilities
- Identify, investigate, monitor, and report trends in healthcare-associated infections to support timely intervention and prevention strategies.
- Collaborate with facility leadership, clinical teams, and staff to implement and sustain infection prevention and control practices.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control initiatives to reduce risk and improve resident and staff safety.
- Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices and established protocols.
- Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee to support continuous improvement.
- Conduct surveillance activities, audits, and assessments to monitor infection control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Serve as an infection prevention resource and subject-matter expert across the organization.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Health benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee engagement and culture committee
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
