Infection Preventionist Nurse

Join our team at York Post Acute as an Infection Prevention Nurse. At York Post Acute, we believe that patient safety and infection prevention are essential to delivering high-quality care and protecting the health of our residents, staff, and community. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Infection Prevention Nurse leads efforts to prevent, identify, and control infections while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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 RN or LPN license.
• 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

$62,400–$87,360 annually

Schedule

Monday–Friday, with an on‑call rotation.