Medical Office & Infection Control Nurse

Role description

2,000 Sign on Bonus! Tues-Sat. and on call rotation required.

Life Care Center of Longmont is proud to have achieved the following accolades:

~ US News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing long-term care and short-term rehab
~"5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures
~4.8 Google star rating out of 666 Google reviews

Full time leadership role Tues-Sat; on call floor rotation required. The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good
Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. facility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additional
training for the change in the facility’s scope of care.
Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)
Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies
Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC
Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as a
corporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and
guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's

Code of Conduct

and completes mandatory

Code of
Conduct

and other appropriate compliance training