Infection Prevention Nurse, RN

Join our team at Marcella Post Acute, a 180-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment for both residents and staff. We foster a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

About the role

As an Infection Prevention Nurse, you will lead efforts to prevent, identify, and control infections while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, you will ensure patient safety and high-quality care for our residents, staff, and community.

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 effective infection prevention and control practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all 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.
• Provide staff with education and training on infection prevention practices to ensure awareness and adherence to established protocols.
• Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct surveillance activities, audits, and assessments to monitor infection control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Valid BLS Certification (CPR) required.
• Associate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required.
• Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control is required.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to educate and influence staff at all levels.

Core Values

• Passion – Protecting residents and staff through proactive infection prevention practices that promote health, safety, and well-being.
• Respect – Promoting a safe and supportive environment through education, collaboration, and adherence to best practices.
• Excellence – Driving the highest standards of infection control through evidence-based practices, continuous monitoring, and quality improvement.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Pay

$35-$42/hour (all-inclusive). Same Day Pay option available. Option to add $3/hour to your base salary if you choose to waive benefits.

Schedule

Full-time opportunity.