Infection Prevention Nurse
Newport, New Hampshire
RN
Posted Aug 21
- Unit
- Infection Prevention
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- mid-level
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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.
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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.
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Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as state regulations permit.
- RN preferred.
- Long-term care or geriatric nursing experience required.
- Experience in infection control preferred.
- 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.
Place
- City
- Newport, New Hampshire
- State price level
- 4% above the national average
New Hampshire index 104.2, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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You would walk into a nursing home in Newport, New Hampshire, as the Infection Prevention Nurse, reporting to the Director of Nursing or the Administrator. Your days would be the IPC program itself: watching for infections, responding when something clusters,…
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