Public Health/Infection Control Nurse

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Infection Control and Prevention Registered Nurse to lead our infection prevention initiatives across healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in infection control regulations, epidemiology, and microbiology, with a strong commitment to patient safety and public health. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with health regulation policies, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. The successful applicant will play a vital role in safeguarding both patients and staff through meticulous oversight of infection control practices.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and update infection prevention and control policies in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, OSHA standards, and long-term care regulations.

Conduct comprehensive data collection and analysis related to infection rates, outbreaks, and compliance metrics to inform strategic decisions.

Monitor patient care environments for adherence to aseptic techniques, disease prevention policies, and infection control regulations.

Lead education sessions for healthcare staff on topics such as microbiology, infectious diseases (public health), anatomy, physiology, and proper documentation review procedures.

Oversee the management of medical records related to infection incidents and ensure accurate documentation of care plans and patient observations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans aimed at reducing infectious disease transmission within healthcare facilities.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient data and medical records.

Provide leadership in managing infection outbreaks by implementing containment measures aligned with CDC guidelines and epidemiology principles.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control expertise, including aseptic technique and microbiology fundamentals.

Strong understanding of public health principles, epidemiology, long-term care regulations, and disease prevention policies.

Proven experience in critical care, assisted living environments, hospital settings—including Level I Trauma Centers—and long-term care facilities.

Familiarity with MDS (Minimum Data Set), data management systems, medical terminology, and medical records documentation review processes.

Demonstrated leadership skills in team management, staff training, and fostering a safety-oriented culture.

In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, HIPAA compliance requirements, and acute care practices related to infectious disease care.

Ability to analyze complex data sets related to infection trends and implement effective interventions based on findings.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety through expert infection control practices while working within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to excellence in public health standards.