Licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Certification
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.After hire
Certification
Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)
Education
Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
Education
Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the CDC
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Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. If a facility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additional training for the change in the facility’s scope of care.
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Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
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Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as a corporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
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Holds responsibility for the development and accountability of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
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Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
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Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program
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Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
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Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
You would be walking into a post-acute rehab and skilled nursing center at 1502 McDonald Road in East Ridge, just outside Chattanooga. Life Care Center of East Ridge is part of Life Care Centers of America. RN work here spans…
The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.
Education, Experience, and Licensure
Requirements
Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
Licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. If a facility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additional training for the change in the facility’s scope of care.
Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)
Specific Job
Requirements
Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the CDC
Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as a corporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
Holds responsibility for the development and accountability of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
Performs work within the scope of his/her license
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program
Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Neighborhoods+Close-in nurses and young professionals often land in Red Bank for classic streets and a short hop to downtown and Northshore, or pay up for Riverview’s downtown-and-Country-Club proximity. Family-oriented movers cluster in East Brainerd (suburban shopping, schools, corridor access), growing Ooltewah (newer subdivisions and everyday convenience), established Hixson (lake access and quick routes into town), and quieter Collegedale (parks, small-city feel). Scenic, higher-tier addresses are Signal Mountain (views, trails, strong community; decent homes often $800,000+) and Lookout Mountain (privacy and scenery, with Tennessee vs. Georgia tax differences). East Ridge is the value/cross-town commute play; Black Creek Golf Community, River Gorge Ranch, and Jasper Highlands are master-planned draws for higher earners and remote workers.
Close-in nurses and young professionals often land in Red Bank for classic streets and a short hop to downtown and Northshore, or pay up for Riverview’s downtown-and-Country-Club proximity. Family-oriented movers cluster in East Brainerd (suburban shopping, schools, corridor access), growing Ooltewah (newer subdivisions and everyday convenience), established Hixson (lake access and quick routes into town), and quieter Collegedale (parks, small-city feel).
Scenic, higher-tier addresses are Signal Mountain (views, trails, strong community; decent homes often $800,000+) and Lookout Mountain (privacy and scenery, with Tennessee vs. Georgia tax differences). East Ridge is the value/cross-town commute play; Black Creek Golf Community, River Gorge Ranch, and Jasper Highlands are master-planned draws for higher earners and remote workers.
Getting around+Traffic is milder than in large metros, but direction matters: a home that works for downtown can be a poor fit for Hamilton Place or a Georgia-line job, so search radius should start from actual work sites. I-75, I-24, and I-59 are the spine; Red Bank and Northshore cut time to downtown, while Hixson has quick in-town routes. Public transit is limited, so most people drive. These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking norms.
Traffic is milder than in large metros, but direction matters: a home that works for downtown can be a poor fit for Hamilton Place or a Georgia-line job, so search radius should start from actual work sites. I-75, I-24, and I-59 are the spine; Red Bank and Northshore cut time to downtown, while Hixson has quick in-town routes.
Public transit is limited, so most people drive. These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking norms.
Outdoors+Everyday outdoor life runs along the 16-plus-mile paved Riverwalk, the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, Coolidge Park fountains, and Tennessee River boat cruises. Lookout Mountain holds Rock City Gardens and the steep Incline Railway; Signal Mountain adds trails and views, and Hixson offers lake access. Cloudland Canyon State Park is a nearby hiking staple, with Appalachian foothills, mountains, and forests wrapping the city.
Everyday outdoor life runs along the 16-plus-mile paved Riverwalk, the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, Coolidge Park fountains, and Tennessee River boat cruises. Lookout Mountain holds Rock City Gardens and the steep Incline Railway; Signal Mountain adds trails and views, and Hixson offers lake access.
Cloudland Canyon State Park is a nearby hiking staple, with Appalachian foothills, mountains, and forests wrapping the city.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, the Scenic City, sits on the Tennessee River beneath Lookout and Signal mountains, with a revitalized downtown and a 16-mile Riverwalk. Gigabit fiber and no state income tax help, and living costs run about 8% below the national average, but housing is no longer a bargain: Ooltewah homes often list $450,000–$600,000, Signal Mountain $800,000-plus, and one longtime renter saw a ranch jump from $875 to $1,500. Life is car-first—public transit is thin—yet traffic is milder than big metros if you match suburb to corridor (downtown, Hamilton Place, or Georgia). Red Bank and Northshore put nurses near Coolidge Park, the Walnut Street Bridge, and the Aquarium; Ooltewah, East Brainerd, Hixson, and Collegedale fit families. Summers are humid, flood risk hits low ground, and district test scores lag even as Signal and Ooltewah schools are sought after. Rock City, the Incline Railway, riverboats, and Cloudland Canyon define weekends. Southern hospitality is real; pick the neighborhood as carefully as the job.
