RN Infection Preventionist

The Hurlbut Nursing Home

Rochester, New York

Eligibility: Infection Control NursesSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 3

Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: Med-Surg
License: RN license NYS RN License (Required)NYS RN License
Term: Permanent

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License: NYS RN License NYS RN License (Required)
Also asks: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and willingness to participate in the RN weekend on-call coverage rotation schedule.

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Sign-on bonus: $3,000

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Weekends: Weekends required
On call: On-call rotation

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Lead with Purpose: RN Infection Preventionist

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus + $250 Monthly Attendance Payout!

Are you a dynamic Registered Nurse looking to make a profound, lasting impact on the lives of our geriatric population? Take the next step in your leadership career at The Hurlbut, a premier 160-bed skilled nursing facility right here in Rochester.

We are searching for a dedicated, full-time Infection Preventionist to anchor our health care team. At The Hurlbut, our mission is to deliver first-class, compassionate care to every resident and family we serve—and our nursing leadership makes it all happen.

Enjoy a $3,000 sign-on bonus* to welcome you aboard. Boost your earnings with an extra $250 monthly payout* for great attendance.

Step into a vital role where your expertise directly safeguards the health, safety, and well-being of both our residents and frontline staff.

What You'll Do

Infection Control Mastery:* Spearhead the identification, prevention, and outbreak control strategies within the facility; track infection rates and antibiotic use. Data & Policy Driver:* Collect and analyze infection control data while developing, revising, and executing critical facility policies. Educator & Resource:* Design and lead ongoing training programs for staff, acting as the go-to expert for residents, families, and visitors.

Employee Health Champion:* Manage employee health tracking, including immunizations, physical compliance, COVID documentation, N-95 fit testing (annual and onboarding), and safety protocol enforcement. Cross-Functional Safety:* Oversee resident isolation processes, ensure equipment safety, and promote a culture of uncompromising workplace health and safety.

What You Bring

Current New York State RN License* in good standing.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of nursing supervision or management experience in a long-term care setting.

Expertise:* Deep knowledge of geriatric, rehabilitative, and medical-surgical nursing care, paired with a professional, self-motivated, and leadership-driven attitude.

Certifications

Current infection control certification (or a strong willingness to complete the CDC infection control preventionist training course); CPR certification is a plus.

Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and willingness to participate in the RN weekend on-call coverage rotation schedule.

_Elevate your career with a team dedicated to excellence. __Apply today_ and make your expertise count at The Hurlbut!

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience

Supervisory or Managerial: 1 year (Preferred)

License/

Certification

NYS RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute

Rochester, NY 14623 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Rochester, NY 14623: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Rochester, NY

Rochester, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,081/mo
Household income: $47,213/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Rochester, NY

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals targeting Flaum often look first at Brighton, the closest of the suburbs locals call safe, great communities; Pittsford, Perinton, Mendon, and Victor are the same cluster about 20–30 minutes out. In the city, Reddit favorites are South Wedge and Highland Park, with Park Avenue (tree-lined converted-home apartments and dining), Cobbs Hill/Upper Monroe, and Corn Hill (Victorian houses and riverside walks) also named as nice. Downtown’s Central Business District is high-rise and loft rentals with walkable nightlife; Charlotte is lakeside cottages and beach; the 19th Ward is single-family houses with big porches on college-town streets. Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Greece, and Henrietta round out the usual suburb shortlist.

Nurses and young professionals targeting Flaum often look first at Brighton, the closest of the suburbs locals call safe, great communities; Pittsford, Perinton, Mendon, and Victor are the same cluster about 20–30 minutes out. In the city, Reddit favorites are South Wedge and Highland Park, with Park Avenue (tree-lined converted-home apartments and dining), Cobbs Hill/Upper Monroe, and Corn Hill (Victorian houses and riverside walks) also named as nice.

Downtown’s Central Business District is high-rise and loft rentals with walkable nightlife; Charlotte is lakeside cottages and beach; the 19th Ward is single-family houses with big porches on college-town streets. Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Greece, and Henrietta round out the usual suburb shortlist.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: rochesterrealestateblog.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: facebook.com

Getting aroundMost of Rochester is car-dependent and there is no rail; RTS buses tie neighborhoods to downtown via the Transit Center. Downtown, Park Avenue, Corn Hill, and the South Wedge are the walkable exceptions; elsewhere a car is the default, and downtown street parking is metered so a monthly garage or lot is a common budget line. Outer neighborhoods are usually 10–20 minutes from downtown by car. Brighton is described as closest to Flaum; Pittsford, Perinton, Mendon, and Victor run about 20–30 minutes.

Most of Rochester is car-dependent and there is no rail; RTS buses tie neighborhoods to downtown via the Transit Center. Downtown, Park Avenue, Corn Hill, and the South Wedge are the walkable exceptions; elsewhere a car is the default, and downtown street parking is metered so a monthly garage or lot is a common budget line.

Outer neighborhoods are usually 10–20 minutes from downtown by car. Brighton is described as closest to Flaum; Pittsford, Perinton, Mendon, and Victor run about 20–30 minutes.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: extraspace.com

OutdoorsThe Genesee River cuts north through the city with riverfront trails; Charlotte on Lake Ontario is the beach-and-cottage neighborhood. Close-in named greenspace includes Highland Park, Cobbs Hill, Durand-Eastman, and Mendon Ponds; Facebook locals also point to Quarry Hill. Easy day-trip nature includes Letchworth State Park, Grimes Glen waterfalls, and Fair Haven Beach. Outdoor life runs all year—kayaking and biking in warm months, skiing and sledding in winter.

The Genesee River cuts north through the city with riverfront trails; Charlotte on Lake Ontario is the beach-and-cottage neighborhood. Close-in named greenspace includes Highland Park, Cobbs Hill, Durand-Eastman, and Mendon Ponds; Facebook locals also point to Quarry Hill.

Easy day-trip nature includes Letchworth State Park, Grimes Glen waterfalls, and Fair Haven Beach. Outdoor life runs all year—kayaking and biking in warm months, skiing and sledding in winter.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: daytrippingroc.com Source 3: brownwoodnews.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: extraspace.com

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Living in Rochester

Rochester is a Lake Ontario medical hub—University of Rochester and Rochester Regional Health among the big employers—where a typical three-bedroom listed around $218,000 in mid-2026 and commutes are measured in minutes. The city rings a compact Genesee downtown with Park Avenue dining and converted apartments, South Wedge and Highland Park as local favorites, Corn Hill Victorians, and Charlotte’s beach. Nurses often choose Brighton for the short hop to Flaum, or Pittsford, Fairport, Penfield, Webster, or Victor when schools and quieter streets outweigh a 20–30 minute drive. Plan on a car; only downtown, Park Ave, Corn Hill, and the South Wedge are truly walkable (RTS buses otherwise). The trade is honest: Garbage Plates, Abbott’s custard, the Public Market, Jazz and Fringe festivals, Eastman Museum, Blue Cross Arena hockey, Highland Park and Letchworth days—against about 77 inches of snow, high taxes, no major-league teams, and city crime that steers many families to those suburbs.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: rochesterrealestateblog.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: brownwoodnews.com Source 7: visitrochester.com Source 8: travelingmitch.com Source 9: facebook.com

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