Unit Manager​/Infection Control Nurse

Unit Manager / Infection Control Nurse

$35 - $40 per hour | Frostburg, MD | On-site | Permanent

We are a premier provider of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every individual we serve. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to create individualized care plans focused on each resident's health, well-being, and quality of life.

Our services include post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and specialized clinical programs, including neurological and stroke care, post-cardiac care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, and wound care. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and personal attention, we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents feel supported throughout every stage of their care and recovery.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

The Unit Manager / Infection Control Nurse will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit while helping maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This individual will work closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and effective infection prevention practices.

• Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care within an assigned unit
• Provide leadership, guidance, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff
• Monitor resident conditions, care plans, clinical documentation, and changes in care needs
• Assist with staffing, assignments, and ensuring appropriate coverage for the unit
• Participate in the orientation, training, coaching, and development of nursing staff
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and help address resident care concerns
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Implement and monitor the facility's infection prevention and control program
• Conduct infection surveillance and track trends involving communicable illnesses and healthcare-associated infections
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and environmental protocols
• Educate staff on infection prevention policies, procedures, and current best practices
• Assist with outbreak prevention, investigation, response, documentation, and reporting
• Support antibiotic stewardship and appropriate infection-related documentation
• Ensure infection prevention practices meet applicable federal, state, and facility requirements
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, audits, and regulatory surveys
• Promote a culture focused on resident safety, clinical excellence, accountability, and teamwork

• Active nursing license in the applicable state or ability to obtain
• Previous nursing experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a similar healthcare setting
• Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with infection prevention and control preferred
• Knowledge of infection surveillance, isolation precautions, and regulatory requirements
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
• Ability to educate and support clinical staff while maintaining accountability for quality standards
• * Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys both clinical leadership and infection prevention and wants to play an important role in maintaining high standards of resident care and safety.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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