Registered Nurse Educator, Infection Prevention

Job overview

The Registered Nurse Educator, Infection Prevention role is onsite in Gloucester, VA. The annual salary range is $70,000–$90,000. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety at Walter Reed Post Acute, a 181-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility. The nurse identifies infection trends, implements prevention practices, and educates staff. The role contributes to resident and staff safety through surveillance, compliance, training, and quality improvement.

What you'll do

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infection trends
• collaborate with leadership and clinical teams on infection-control practices
• ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• develop and evaluate infection-control initiatives
• educate staff
• participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance committee
• conduct surveillance, audits, and assessments
• serve as an infection-prevention resource.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse educator

infection prevention

registered nurse

long-term care

gloucester va

walter reed post acute

$70k–$90k per year

staff education

infection control

surveillance

quality improvement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus, health, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with match, company-sponsored life insurance, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Specialized infection prevention and control training is required; Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology is preferred.

About the employer

Walter Reed Post Acute (SNF) is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.