Infection Control Nurse - RN Registered Nurse - Up to $90,000 per year

Join our team at Wexford Senior Care Center as an Infection Control Nurse, specializing in identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infection. This role also assists with modifying treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents, following established medical practices and state/facility requirements.

Pay

Up to $90,000 per year based on experience, with yearly salary increases.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,000 per year
• Tuition discount at Hondros College of Nursing
• RN loan repayment – up to $10,000 total
• Medical insurance with no deductible or co-pay and low per-paycheck cost
• Dental & vision coverage
• Telemedicine services (dermatology, mental health, and more)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Attentive and supportive leadership

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (or higher)
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan
• Current CPR certification
• At least 2–3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute or extended care facility
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering excellent, passionate, and innovative care
• Team-oriented mindset, dedicated to supporting colleagues and achieving goals

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise infection control policies and procedures
• Investigate suspected outbreaks of infection
• Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies
• Stay updated on trends and developments in extended care facility patient care techniques; follow federal and state skilled nursing facility regulations
• Coordinate and present general facility new hire orientation programs
• Develop and deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members, including classroom instruction, performance observation, and skill assessment
• Research, design, and implement in-service programs to reinforce policies, introduce new techniques, or address identified deficiencies

Skills

• RN (Registered Nurse) License
• CPR certification
• Critical care experience
• Long-term care experience
• Adaptability
• Nurse management
• Critical thinking
• Leadership
• Customer service
• Attention to detail

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Certifications Required

• CPR-BLS Certification