Infection Control Nurse – Part - time (20 Hrs/week)

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