Infection Control Nurse

Countryside Mental Health; Belmont (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Countryside Mental Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to protect patients and staff through robust infection control programs. You will develop policies, monitor hospital-acquired infections, and educate teams on best practices.

The role requires an RN with Kansas licensure, infection control experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will collaborate with clinicians to ensure compliance and drive quality improvement.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Kansas with current license.
• Experience in infection control or nursing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infection control policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular infection control audits and surveillance.
• Identify and report potential infection control risks and incidents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement infection control plans.
• Provide education and training to staff on infection control best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Nursing leadership

Education

RN license in Kansas

Job description

Infection Control Nurse

Join our team at Countryside Mental Health, a leading provider of mental health services in Topeka, KS!

As an Infection Control Nurse with Countryside Mental Health, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients and staff. Our organization is committed to providing a maintenance program for individuals with mental illness, and our infection control team is dedicated to preventing and controlling the spread of infections in our facilities.

About the Role

As an Infection Control Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing infection control policies and procedures


• Conducting regular surveillance and monitoring of hospital-acquired infections


• Identifying and investigating potential infection control breaches


• Collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with infection control guidelines


• Providing education and training on infection control best practices to staff


• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infection control policies, procedures, and standards


• Conduct regular infection control audits and inspections


• Identify and report potential infection control risks and incidents


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement infection control plans


• Provide education and training to staff on infection control best practices


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure in the state of Kansas


• Experience in infection control and/or nursing leadership


• Strong knowledge of infection control principles and guidelines


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (to be determined)


• Opportunity to join a dedicated team of mental health professionals


• Collaborative and supportive work environment


• Professional growth and development opportunities