Professional Development and Infection Control Nurse
- No experience required
Open in 2 locations
iCare Health Network posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Connecticut
2 open- $100,000–$115,000/yr
Meriden, CT (opens on this page)
Full Time · Posted 2w ago
East Windsor, CT (opens on this page)
Full Time · Posted 3w ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open infection preventionist jobs in Connecticut post a median of $49.17 an hour, the middle half $44.26–$51.63, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Infection preventionists employed in Connecticut earn a median of $40.23 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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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From iCare Health Network's job posting for Meriden, CT, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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iCare Health Network operates 12 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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