Infection Control Nurse
Direct Care & Nursing
1 year (RN experience required)
RN licensure required + Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Certification in Infection Control (APIC CIC) certification preferred
$42-$46/hr
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Overview
Job Description
Infection Control Nurses lead the infection prevention programs that protect the entire community — residents, staff, and visitors. In aging services, where residents are often immunocompromised or managing chronic conditions, strong infection control practices are essential to care quality and safety.
Responsibilities include implementing and managing infection prevention protocols, conducting surveillance for infections and healthcare-associated conditions, analyzing data to identify trends and outbreaks, educating staff on prevention practices, and ensuring compliance with state and federal infection control regulations.
This role suits someone with strong analytical skills, confidence to lead and educate, and the ability to respond calmly and effectively when infection concerns arise — including during outbreaks.
Education Requirements
Current RN licensure through the Minnesota Board of Nursing is required. Certification through the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) — specifically the Certification in Infection Control (CIC) — is preferred by most employers and may be required for senior positions.
Resources
Approved Professional Nursing Program | Minnesota Board of Nursing
A Day In This Role
A day might include reviewing the previous day’s infection surveillance data, meeting with nursing leadership about a cluster of respiratory illnesses on one unit, leading a hand hygiene training for new staff, auditing personal protective equipment usage, and preparing a monthly infection control report for the Director of Nursing.
Advancement Opportunities: Where this role can take you
Cross-Pathway Note: Infection Control Nurses with strong leadership and operational instincts sometimes move into Director of Nursing or administrative leadership roles — bringing specialized clinical expertise to community-wide decision-making.