Infection Control Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Countryside Mental Health in Topeka, KS seeks an Infection Control Nurse to develop and implement infection control policies, conduct audits, and investigate breaches. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams and educating staff on best practices to prevent infections.

Ideal candidates will hold an RN license in Kansas, have experience in infection control or nursing leadership, and strong communication skills to contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• RN with current Kansas licensure.
• Experience in infection control and/or nursing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection control policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular infection control audits and surveillance for hospital-acquired infections.
• Identify and report infection control risks and incidents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with infection control guidelines.
• Provide education and training on infection control best practices to staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Nursing leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license – 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