Infection Control Nurse

Job in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, 72402, USA

Listing for: Jonesboro NRC LLC

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07

Job specializations:

Nursing
Infection Control, Public Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Responsibilities

Provides directive and supportive consultation to facility staff.

Partners with the Medical Director, Executive Director and Director of Nursing to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and plan.

Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections.

Conducts infection surveillance and reports routinely to the Quality Assurance Committee.

Directs and assists in preparing reports, statistical data, and trend identification for the QA committee.

Works with facility for problem solving when needs arise in areas such as:

Monitoring resident care delivery systems
Performing chart reviews
Checking Physician Orders as needed

Provides education and training regarding infection prevention and control practices to all staff. Includes evidence-based infection control practices and isolation precautions.

Assists with infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.

Works with facility committees on policies and procedures, program development and in‑servicing.

Keeps current and is knowledgeable of new regulations, directives, and infection prevention and control material in order to accurately interpret and relay the information.

Assists with new program development as requested.

Conducts rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control practices with staff; investigates and collects infection data from departments.

Maintains a record of incidents of infection and corrective actions related to infections.

Provides education on Antibiotic Stewardship program.

Maintains certification in Infection Prevention and Control.

Assists with communicable disease notification per state directive.

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