Full-Time Infection Control Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Farnhurst (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

401K with match

Paid time off

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Full-Time Infection Control Registered Nurse at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle, Delaware. The RN will manage the Infection Control Program, ensure adherence to state nurse practice acts, supervise nursing activities, and maintain national infection control standards across facilities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, RN licensure in the employed state, active CPR, and infection control certification within six

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Infection Control Program and maintain national standards for infection control in healthcare facilities.
• Provide a safe, sanitary environment and help prevent transmission of infections.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

infection control experience

state nurse practice act knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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Full-Time Infection Control Registered Nurse

MEDICAL Full Time Professional Baylor Women's Correctional Institution, New Castle, DE, US

Salary Range: $41.00 To $49.00 Hourly

VitalCoreHealth Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for an Infection Control Registered Nurse at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution!

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

INFECTION CONTROL / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) POSITION SUMMARY

An Infection Control / Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The Infection Control RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice. The Infection Control RN will manage the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program and maintain the national standards for infection control in healthcare at all facilities. The Infection Control RN will provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
• Must be a bachelors prepared (or higher) nurse with experience in healthcare infection control, who possesses (or obtains within six months of hire) certification in infection control from a nationally recognized organization such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC); Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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