Infection Prevention/control Nurse Thundercare Nursing and Rehab Moore, OK Job Details Full-time $34 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Long term care experience Patient monitoring HIPAA Documentation review Patient observation Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Infection Prevention/Control Nurse to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will lead efforts to prevent and control infections across various care settings, ensuring compliance with health regulations and CDC guidelines. Your expertise will help safeguard patient health, promote best practices in infection control, and support the overall safety of our healthcare environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health and patient safety through proactive infection prevention strategies. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control policies in accordance with CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and long-term care regulations. Conduct regular surveillance of infection rates, analyze data collection, and prepare detailed reports to inform management decisions. Educate healthcare staff on aseptic techniques, disease prevention policies, microbiology principles, and infection control regulations. Oversee patient observation and monitoring to identify early signs of infectious diseases, ensuring timely intervention. Review medical records and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HIPAA privacy standards. Lead investigations of infection outbreaks or incidents, coordinating with epidemiology teams and public health authorities as needed. Manage infection control programs within long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living communities, or trauma centers—especially those with Level I or Level II trauma center experience. Provide leadership in managing care plans related to infectious diseases and infectious disease care protocols. Ensure staff adherence to OSHA standards and proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in infection prevention practices. Experience Proven experience in nursing with a focus on infection prevention/control within acute care environments such as hospitals or trauma centers. Demonstrated expertise in microbiology, physiology, anatomy, epidemiology, and public health principles related to infectious diseases. Prior involvement in managing infection control programs in long-term care settings or assisted living facilities is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of healthcare infection prevention regulations including CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, HIPAA privacy laws, and long-term care regulations. Experience with data management systems for tracking infections, medical records review, and documentation review processes. Leadership skills with a track record of team management and training healthcare staff on infection control best practices. Familiarity with MDS (Minimum Data Set) processes related to patient assessments in long-term care environments is a plus. Join us as we work tirelessly to protect our patients' health through expert infection prevention strategies! We value proactive professionals committed to excellence in healthcare safety standards—your expertise will help foster healthier environments for all we serve.

Pay:

$34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person