Infection Prevention Nurse
Healthcare employer
Newport, New Hampshire
You'll plan, run and oversee the infection prevention program for a nursing home.
Posted Oct 22 · “Long-term care or geriatric nursing experience required.” from the posting
- Unit and setting
- nursing home / long-term care · Long Term Care Facility: Nursing Home / Long-Term Care
- License
- RN or LPN license Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as state regulations permit.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN or LPN license Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as state regulations permit.
- Certification
- CMS-required infection preventionist training Infection Preventionist training as required by CMS for nursing homes (e.g., CDC LTC IP training).
- Experience
- long-term care or geriatric nursing experience Long-term care or geriatric nursing experience required.
Preferred
- License
- RN preferred over LPN RN preferred.
- Certification
- CIC certification CIC (Certification in Infection Control) preferred, not required.
- Certification
- BLS certification BLS certification recommended.
- Experience
- infection control experience Experience in infection control preferred.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- routine and targeted infection surveillance on residents Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of infections in residents.
- Day to day
- leads outbreak investigations and management Lead investigations and management of outbreaks (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, norovirus, MDROs).
- Day to day
- communicates with local and state public health agencies Communicate with local and state public health agencies.
- Day to day
- survey preparation and responding to infection-control citations Prepare for annual state surveys and respond to citations related to infection control.
- Day to day
- trains staff on infection prevention standards Provide onboarding and ongoing training on infection prevention standards.
- Day to day
- teaches residents and families infection prevention Educate residents and families on infection prevention (e.g., vaccinations, respiratory etiquette).
- Details
- reports to the Director of Nursing or Administrator Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON) or Administrator
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Infection Prevention Nurse – Nursing Home / Long-Term Care
- Position Title: Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN)
- Facility: Nursing Home / Long-Term Care
- Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON) or Administrator
Position Summary
The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) program within the nursing home. This role focuses on reducing infection risks among residents and staff, monitoring for outbreaks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and educating employees on best practices to maintain a safe, person-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Infection Surveillance
Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of infections in residents.
Track, analyze, and report infection data and trends.
Identify clusters/outbreaks and implement containment strategies.
Maintain infection logs, antibiotic usage tracking, and facility immunization records.
- Infection Prevention & Control Practices
Develop and update IPC policies and procedures specific to long-term care.
Monitor adherence to hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning.
Ensure proper handling of linen, laundry, and medical waste.
Oversee cleaning and disinfection of shared equipment and resident-care items.
- Outbreak Management
Lead investigations and management of outbreaks (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, norovirus, MDROs).
Coordinate testing, isolation, cohorting, and visitation restrictions as needed.
Communicate with local and state public health agencies.
- Staff Training & Education
Provide onboarding and ongoing training on infection prevention standards.
Educate staff on hand hygiene, PPE, respiratory etiquette, vaccine-preventable diseases, and exposure management.
Conduct annual competency assessments and emergency preparedness drills.
- Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and state regulations for long-term care facilities.
Prepare for annual state surveys and respond to citations related to infection control.
Maintain required reports such as the NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network) submissions, if applicable.
- Resident & Family Education
Educate residents and families on infection prevention (e.g., vaccinations, respiratory etiquette).
Provide guidance for safe visitation practices during outbreaks.
- Collaboration & Quality Improvement
Work closely with the Medical Director, DON, Administrator, and interdisciplinary team.
Participate in Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Evaluate IPC strategies and develop improvement plans.
Qualifications Education
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as state regulations permit.
RN preferred.
Experience
Long-term care or geriatric nursing experience required.
Experience in infection control preferred.
Certifications
Infection Preventionist training as required by CMS for nursing homes (e.g., CDC LTC IP training).
CIC (Certification in Infection Control) preferred, not required.
BLS certification recommended.
What's around it?
Newport, NH
Living costs about 4% above the US average