Nurse Educator/Infection Control Coordinator - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Title:

NurseEducator / Infection Control Coordinator
(Long-Term Care & Short-Term Rehabilitation)

Hours:

40 hours/week - Monday through Friday

(occasional coverage as a charge nurse as needed)

Job Summary:

TheNurseEducator/Infection Control Coordinatoris a vital clinical leader responsible for staff development and infection prevention efforts within both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation units. This dual-role position ensures high-quality, person-centered care by enhancing staff competencies, promoting evidence-based practices, and implementing a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. The role supports regulatory compliance, staffeducation, and continuous quality improvement within a dynamic skilled nursing facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

Education & Staff Development

• Design, implement, and evaluate orientation programs, in-serviceeducation, and ongoing training for nursing and direct care staff.
• Assess staff competencies and identify learning needs; develop individualized learning plans as appropriate.
• Provideeducation on clinical best practices, regulatory updates, facility policies, and emerging healthcare trends.
• Maintain up-to-date records of staff training, certifications, and competency validations.
• Promote professional growth and interdisciplinary learning across both long-term and short-term care teams.

Infection Prevention & Control

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor the facilitys Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program in compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state/local public health guidelines.
• Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); analyze data and trends to guide quality improvement.
• Lead outbreak investigations and direct timely implementation of containment measures, including isolation protocols and PPE usage.
• Educate staff, residents, and families on infection prevention strategies and proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate infection control standards into daily clinical operations.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Possesses current certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Minimum of 23 years of clinical experience in long-term care, short-term rehab, or acute/post-acute care settings.
• Previous experience in staffeducation, infection control, or nursing leadership strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations including relevant CMS F-tags (e.g., F880, F881, F726).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), learning management systems, and infection reporting tools such as NHSN.
• BLS Certification (required)/ ACLS Certification (preferred).

Salary Range:

Reports To:

Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Administrator

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Exempt