RN Infection Control Nurse Parkside Villa
Legacy Health Services•Middleburg Heights, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The RN Infection Control Nurse is responsible for overseeing the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with state, federal, CMS, and CDC guidelines. This role focuses on reducing healthcare‑associated infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, educating staff, and maintaining continuous survey readiness in a long‑term care setting.
Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state‑specific)
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in long‑term care or healthcare setting
- Knowledge of CMS regulations, CDC guidelines, and infection prevention standards
- Strong organizational, assessment, and communication skills
- Ability to analyze data and implement evidence‑based practices
Nice To Haves
- Infection Prevention certification (CIC) or formal infection control training (preferred)
- Experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or post‑acute care
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Experience with survey processes and regulatory compliance
- Experience participating in QAPI or performance improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, investigation, and reporting of communicable diseases
- Ensure timely reporting to local and state health departments as required
- Monitor and educate staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and exposure management
- Review and update infection control policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory guidance
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to reduce infection risks
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Conduct audits related to infection control, environmental sanitation, and hand hygiene compliance
- Assist with outbreak management, containment, and documentation
- Educate residents and families on infection prevention as appropriate
- Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory surveys and plan‑of‑correction development
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
