Infection Control Nurse - Part-Time (20 hrs/week)

Company : K.A. Recruiting

Location : Lowell, MA, 01852

Posted Date : 1 November 2025

Job Type : Part Time

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

Infection Control Nurse - Part-Time (20 hrs/week)
Location: Lowell, MA
Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Day Shift (approximately 20 hours/week)
About the Organization:
Join a mission-driven, nonprofit community health system recognized for excellence in family, internal, geriatric, and pediatric medicine. Serving the Merrimack Valley since 1980, the organization operates multiple clinics and sponsors a family medicine residency program, providing comprehensive care to a diverse urban and suburban population. This region supports a rich cultural environment and strong healthcare infrastructure.
Position Overview
As the Infection Control Nurse , you will lead infection prevention efforts across the health center's network of community clinics. Working closely with clinical leadership and nurse managers, you will develop and implement strategies to identify, monitor, and reduce healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases. You will drive staff education, quality assurance, and reporting to align with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage infection prevention protocols in collaboration with clinical and site leadership
Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections and communicable disease trends
Provide ongoing staff training and education on infection control and risk management
Conduct quality assurance and performance improvement monitoring to ensure compliance with standards
Develop policies and procedures, evaluate clinical adherence, and lead data collection and analysis
Communicate and collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams to drive infection prevention initiatives

Benefits & Professional Support

Part-time benefits including prorated health coverage, leave, and retirement options
Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work culture within a community-oriented health system
Work-life balance enabled by part-time scheduling and location in the Greater Lawrence area

Job Requirements

Completion of basic training in infection control and risk management
Current RN license in Massachusetts (or eligible)
Proficiency in federal/state regulations and accreditation standards related to infection prevention
Strong skills in policy development, clinical teaching, data analysis, and written/oral communication
Leadership, collaboration, and conflict-resolution capabilities
Certification in Infection Control (desirable, but not mandatory)