Infection Prevention Nurse – Skilled Nursing

West River Health Services

Infection Control Nurse responsible for managing infection control and staff education in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborating on compliance initiatives and promoting a culture of safety and learning.

Posted 7/3/2026part-timeHettinger • North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $34 - $42 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) in accordance with CMS §483.80, CDC, and state guidelines.
Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, analysis, and trending of healthcare-associated infections.
Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention policies, procedures, and best practices.
Monitor infection control processes throughout the facility, including hand hygiene, PPE utilization, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning practices.
Lead outbreak investigations and response efforts, including coordination with public health agencies as needed.
Collaborate with the medical director, pharmacy consultant, and clinical team on antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employee health requirements, including immunizations, exposure follow-up, and return-to-work guidance.
Participate in audits, rounding, and performance improvement initiatives related to infection prevention.
Coordinate and provide clinical education and training for nursing staff, CNAs, and other care team members.
Support onboarding and orientation for new clinical employees.
Develop and maintain annual education plans and required regulatory training.
Conduct skills assessments and competency validations to ensure safe and effective resident care.
Identify educational opportunities based on quality data, survey findings, incident trends, and observed practice gaps.
Provide just-in-time coaching and mentoring to staff to support best practices and continued professional growth.
Assist leadership with policy education and implementation of new clinical workflows or regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence in resident care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Dakota (or eligible for licensure).
Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience , preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care .
Prior experience in infection control, staff development, education, or quality improvement preferred.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, infection prevention standards, and long-term care operations .
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) in accordance with CMS §483.80, CDC, and state guidelines.
Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, analysis, and trending of healthcare-associated infections.
Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention policies, procedures, and best practices.
Monitor infection control processes throughout the facility, including hand hygiene, PPE utilization, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning practices.
Lead outbreak investigations and response efforts, including coordination with public health agencies as needed.
Collaborate with the medical director, pharmacy consultant, and clinical team on antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employee health requirements, including immunizations, exposure follow-up, and return-to-work guidance.
Participate in audits, rounding, and performance improvement initiatives related to infection prevention.
Coordinate and provide clinical education and training for nursing staff, CNAs, and other care team members.
Support onboarding and orientation for new clinical employees.
Develop and maintain annual education plans and required regulatory training.
Conduct skills assessments and competency validations to ensure safe and effective resident care.
Identify educational opportunities based on quality data, survey findings, incident trends, and observed practice gaps.
Provide just-in-time coaching and mentoring to staff to support best practices and continued professional growth.
Assist leadership with policy education and implementation of new clinical workflows or regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence in resident care. 🎯 Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Dakota (or eligible for licensure).
Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience , preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care .
Prior experience in infection control, staff development, education, or quality improvement preferred.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, infection prevention standards, and long-term care operations .
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Infection SurveillancePolicy DevelopmentData AnalysisQuality ImprovementClinical Skills Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationCoaching and MentoringProblem-Solving

Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) License