Infection Control Nurse / Nurse Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Infection Control Nurse / Nurse Educator

Shift : Full-Time

Location : Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Rate : $78,000 - $87,750 annual salary (depending on experience)

Position Summary :

The Infection Control Nurse / CNA Nurse Educator plays a key role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and effective environment in a long-term care facility. This position combines two critical functions : overseeing infection prevention and control practices to minimize risks to residents, staff, and visitors, while also providing educational leadership and training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to ensure high standards of care and infection control compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

Infection Control Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies and procedures tailored to the needs of the long-term care population, in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations (e.g., CDC, OSHA).
• Conduct regular infection surveillance and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), ensuring quick identification and mitigation of outbreaks.
• Work closely with facility leadership to monitor and assess infection control practices, recommending improvements where necessary.
• Oversee staff compliance with infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, and sterilization procedures.
• Provide staff training on infection control practices, including outbreak management, proper use of PPE, and protocols for residents with contagious conditions.
• Track infection control data, produce regular reports for leadership, and ensure the facility meets required infection control benchmarks.
• Investigate infection outbreaks and collaborate with other departments to implement containment strategies.
• Maintain accurate infection control records and ensure timely submission of required regulatory reports.

CNA Education Responsibilities :

Qualifications :