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Infection Control Nurse

RecSol Recovery Solutions
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026
Position Description:

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for infection prevention and patient safety? Join our team as an Infection Control Nurse and take a proactive role in protecting the health of the individuals we serve, our staff, and the wider community. You’ll lead infection control initiatives, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and collaborate with medical, nursing, administrative, and safety teams to deliver exceptional care.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop, maintain, and secure employee medical files including TB testing, immunizations, injury documentation, and fit testing.
  • Manage all aspects of the Infection Disease Program, including contact investigations and collaboration with local Health Departments.
  • Track infectious diseases (MRSA, Hepatitis, HIV, etc.) and ensure proper education, compliance, and physician notification.
  • Oversee TB screening and monthly prevalence reporting.
  • Provide ongoing staff education and training on infection prevention topics.
  • Identify infections, determine source (POA or facility-acquired), and implement action plans to reduce incidence.
  • Collaborate with security/safety teams on sanitation inspections, disaster preparedness, and outbreak control.
  • Recommend products and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
  • Prepare agendas, reports, and guidance for the Infection Control Committee.
  • Contribute to policy development, emergency planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school (preferred).
  • Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) (preferred) or ability to obtain within two years of employment.

Experience:

  • Minimum three years of experience in nursing or infection prevention, preferably in a hospital setting (required).
  • Teaching experience, ability to implement and evaluate programs, and working knowledge of hospital asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, and operational methods (required).
  • Experience as a nurse supervisor, manager, or charge nurse (preferred).

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current RN license in the state of employment (required).

Why Join Us?

At our organization, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and safety of the individuals we serve while collaborating with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. You’ll lead innovative infection prevention initiatives, help shape policies and procedures, and contribute to a culture of safety and compliance. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of both patients and staff.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

  • DailyPay
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

  • Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals.? Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Salary : $46 - $48

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