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iCare Health Network is seeking a motivated, organized Registered Nurse to join our team as an Infection Preventionist / Professional Development Coordinator (IP/PDC). This role combines infection prevention, staff education, and wound care in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting.
We are willing to train the right candidate! Previous IP/PDC experience is not required. Training, resources, and ongoing hands-on support are provided by experienced regional clinical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Infection Prevention & Control
Coordinate the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program with support from regional clinical leadership.
Conduct infection surveillance, monitor trends, and complete required reporting.
Promote infection prevention practices through rounds, audits, and staff education.
Collaborate with facility leadership on outbreak management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
Professional Development Coordinator
Coordinate and monitor staff education and training compliance through Relias.
Organize and complete annual nursing competencies and required skills assessments.
Provide staff education and in-services as needed, including education related to survey findings and plans of correction.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to support new hire orientation and ongoing staff development.
Wound Care
Participate in weekly wound rounds with the wound care provider.
Monitor wound assessments, healing progress, and documentation.
Collaborate with the nursing team and wound care provider to support wound treatment and prevention.
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule, providing staffing coverage when necessary.
Qualifications
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
One year of increased nursing responsibility or leadership experience preferred, but not required.
Infection Control Certification required; resources and assistance provided to obtain certification if not currently certified.
CT IV Management Certification required; training provided if not currently certified.
Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of $100,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience.
Health insurance, time off benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
Training, professional development, and ongoing support from regional clinical leadership.
Opportunities for career growth within iCare Health Network.
Whether you are an experienced infection prevention nurse or an RN interested in developing new skills, we encourage you to apply!
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iCare Health Network is seeking a motivated, organized Registered Nurse to join our team as an Infection Preventionist / Professional Development Coordinator (IP/PDC). This role combines infection prevention, staff education, and wound care in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting.
We are willing to train the right candidate! Previous IP/PDC experience is not required. Training, resources, and ongoing hands-on support are provided by experienced regional clinical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Infection Prevention & Control
Coordinate the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program with support from regional clinical leadership.
Conduct infection surveillance, monitor trends, and complete required reporting.
Promote infection prevention practices through rounds, audits, and staff education.
Collaborate with facility leadership on outbreak management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
Professional Development Coordinator
Coordinate and monitor staff education and training compliance through Relias.
Organize and complete annual nursing competencies and required skills assessments.
Provide staff education and in-services as needed, including education related to survey findings and plans of correction.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to support new hire orientation and ongoing staff development.
Wound Care
Participate in weekly wound rounds with the wound care provider.
Monitor wound assessments, healing progress, and documentation.
Collaborate with the nursing team and wound care provider to support wound treatment and prevention.
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule, providing staffing coverage when necessary.
Qualifications
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
One year of increased nursing responsibility or leadership experience preferred, but not required.
Infection Control Certification required; resources and assistance provided to obtain certification if not currently certified.
CT IV Management Certification required; training provided if not currently certified.
Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of $100,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience.
Health insurance, time off benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
Training, professional development, and ongoing support from regional clinical leadership.
Opportunities for career growth within iCare Health Network.
Whether you are an experienced infection prevention nurse or an RN interested in developing new skills, we encourage you to apply!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in infection control practitioner jobs.
- Registered Nurse or clinical degree with two or more years of direct patient care experience
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from CBIC or eligibility to sit within a defined timeframe
- Working knowledge of CDC, Joint Commission, and CMS infection prevention standards and guidelines
- Experience conducting HAI surveillance, root cause analysis, and performance improvement projects
- Proficiency with infection surveillance software and electronic health record systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training staff and presenting data to leadership
Tips for Your Infection Control Practitioner Job Search
Lead with your CIC credential prominently
If you hold the Certification in Infection Control, put it in your resume header right after your name. Many hiring managers filter applicants by this credential before reading anything else, so burying it in an education section costs you interviews.
Quantify your surveillance program outcomes
Hiring committees want to see what your programs actually changed. Replace vague bullets like 'managed HAI reporting' with specific outcomes: HAI rates reduced, compliance audits passed, or staff training completion rates improved under your watch.
Target postings that match your setting experience
Acute care, ambulatory, and long-term care environments each have distinct infection control demands. Filter your search by facility type and apply to roles where your setting experience matches, since employers often screen for direct comparable experience first.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists infection control practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Expect scenario questions about outbreak investigation, staff resistance to protocols, or regulatory deficiencies found during surveys. Prepare two or three structured examples where you identified an infection risk, led a response, and documented the resolution outcome.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When an offer arrives, ask about the number of beds or facilities you'll cover, your authority to implement policy changes, and access to microbiology data. Scope directly affects your ability to do the job well and your professional growth in the role.
Infection Control Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most infection control practitioners?
The companies hiring the most infection control practitioners right now include Kindred Hospitals, Brooks Rehabilitation, and Trilogy Health Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with multiple facilities and large long-term care networks tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many infection control practitioner jobs are remote?
About 5% of infection control practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in infection prevention consulting, policy development, and regional oversight positions rather than facility-based clinical roles. Roles requiring direct rounding, hands-on staff education, or outbreak response are almost always on-site.
How do you become an infection control practitioner?
Start by earning a clinical degree, most commonly in nursing, medical technology, or public health, and gaining direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting. From there, move into an infection prevention support role or coordinator position, build your surveillance and epidemiology skills, and pursue the Certification in Infection Control through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology once you meet their eligibility requirements.
Can you get hired as an infection control practitioner with little experience?
Some employers hire candidates into associate or coordinator-level infection prevention roles if they have strong clinical backgrounds and demonstrated interest in the specialty. Volunteering to assist your facility's existing infection prevention team, completing continuing education in healthcare epidemiology, and joining APIC as a student or early-career member can all help you build a credible profile before applying to practitioner roles.
What does the infection control practitioner interview process look like?
Most infection control practitioner interviews include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with nursing leadership, the chief medical officer, or the existing infection prevention team. Expect competency-based questions about outbreak investigation, regulatory survey preparation, and how you've handled staff noncompliance with protocols. Some employers add a brief presentation or case-based exercise to assess your analytical and communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to infection control practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to infection control practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your setting experience and credentials, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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