Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Day Shift + On-Call

About the role

This position involves collaborating with facility leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate infection control programs, including antibiotic stewardship, isolation management, and COVID-19 prevention. The role includes overseeing employee health, vaccination programs, and monitoring healthcare-acquired infections, outbreaks, and transmission-based precautions. Responsibilities also encompass conducting audits, risk assessments, and participating in the QAPI committee.

Responsibilities

• Develop infection control strategies
• Manage vaccination and employee health programs
• Monitor infection trends
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead infection control meetings

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred
• Minimum 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience, with prior infection prevention experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Current Missouri nursing license and CPR/AED certification
• Infection Prevention certification highly desirable

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, push, and pull residents and equipment, with proper techniques and assistance as needed
• Understanding of geriatric care needs, tact, discretion, and cultural sensitivity

Pay

$59,810.13 - $106,407 annually