Infection Control Nurse at a 5 star SNF

Infection Control Nurse at a 5 star

SNF JEROME HOME - 3.9

New Britain, CT Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 403(b) Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Nursing Long-term care regulations Medical law RN License Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Team leadership Program development English Quality planning Developing patient care improvement programs Nursing Full Job Description Full-Time Infection Preventionist (IP) - Jerome Home Join the award-winning team at Jerome Home, voted Best Nursing Home in 2026 for Long-Term Care (LTC) and Short-Term Rehab (STR). We offer a supportive interdisciplinary environment focused on teamwork and mutual respect. Jerome Home is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist to oversee and coordinate the facility's infection prevention and control program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role reports to the Director of Nursing and Executive Director.

Benefits Include:

Health & dental insurance 403(b) & 401(k) PTO & holidays Short- & long-term disability coverage

Systems Used:

Matrix (EMR) Inovalon(scheduling) Relias (online education) Paycom (payroll & communication)

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local infection control regulations Monitor staff adherence to isolation precautions and aseptic techniques Conduct nursing unit rounds and review sanitation practices Analyze infectious disease reports and collaborate on care planning Lead prevention and treatment initiatives for pressure injuries The successful candidate: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. If this sounds like a position to continue your nursing career, please send your resume through. Visit our website at www.jeromehome.org for more information about our community. EOE M/F