Hybrid: Infection Prevention Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Responsibilities

• Infectious Control
• Lead and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) in accordance with CMS §483.80, CDC, and state guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, analysis, and trending of healthcare-associated infections.
• Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor infection control processes throughout the facility, including hand hygiene, PPE utilization, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning practices.
• Lead outbreak investigations and response efforts, including coordination with public health agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with the medical director, pharmacy consultant, and clinical team on antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employee health requirements, including immunizations, exposure follow-up, and return-to-work guidance.
• Participate in audits, rounding, and performance improvement initiatives related to infection prevention.
• Staff Education & Development
• Career Development
• Coordinate and provide clinical education and training for nursing staff, CNAs, and other care team members.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new clinical employees.
• Develop and maintain annual education plans and required regulatory training.
• Conduct skills assessments and competency validations to ensure safe and effective resident care.
• Identify educational opportunities based on quality data, survey findings, incident trends, and observed practice gaps.
• Provide just-in-time coaching and mentoring to staff to support best practices and continued professional growth.
• Aid leadership with policy education and implementation of new clinical workflows or regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence in resident care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Dakota (or eligible for licensure).
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care.
• Prior experience in infection control, staff development, education, or quality improvement preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, infection prevention standards, and long-term care operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.