Registered Nurse - Infection Control Specialist

About the role

This role operates primarily in a clinical environment and requires a proactive approach to infection prevention, team collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, quality patient care, patient satisfaction, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Coordinate and implement infection control programs, conduct rounds, suggest improvements, and educate staff.
• Serve as a resource for infection prevention initiatives, develop policies, participate in surveillance activities, and review medical records for infection tracking.
• Collaborate with community agencies, assist in outbreak investigations, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain expertise through continuing education and professional associations.
• Facilitate infection control activities, monitor hospital-acquired infections, prepare for surveys, and support hospital-wide infection prevention efforts.
• Develop and revise policies, participate in data collection, and ensure compliance with CDC NHSN reporting criteria.
• Perform record reviews and coordinate outbreak investigations.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years RN hospital experience.
• BSN required.
• Preferred experience in infection prevention, Joint Commission, and DOH surveys.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Skills

• Knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease principles is advantageous.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills essential.