Infection Control Employee Health Nurse

Kindred Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Infection Control – Employee Health Nurse/RN to manage infection control programs and consult with medical staff. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing, with a preference for a Master's degree and certification in Infection Control. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience in critical care and knowledge of epidemiology and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
• Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of epidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for managing infectious patients.
• Implement an effective hospital-wide infection control program.
• Direct all functions of the Employee Health program.

Skills

Infection Control

Epidemiology

Sanitation

Disinfection Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Clinical Specialty

Job description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Position: Infection Control – Employee Health Nurse / RN

As an Infection Control – Employee Health Nurse / RN, you will:

1. Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immune-suppressed patients.
2. Implement an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies.
3. Direct all functions of the Employee Health program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
• Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Current State RN license required.
• ICP or related certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
• Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of epidemiology, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices preferred.
• Experience in handling employee health preferred.