Infection Control Nurse

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted banking rates

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Kansas City is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to evaluate and coordinate healthcare services for inmates, focusing on disease prevention and control. The role involves collaboration with medical staff, security, and administrative teams to implement effective infection control measures.

Ideal candidates will be nursing graduates with relevant clinical experience, adept in epidemiology, and able to provide training on health protocols. We encourage diverse applicants to join our mission to care for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of epidemiology with surveillance and statistical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and coordinate healthcare services for inmates.
• Conduct contact investigations and collaborate with health officials.
• Provide infection control training for staff and security personnel.
• Serve as facility expert on exposure control and emergency planning.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Infection control training

Collaboration skills

Compliance monitoring

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture.
• Excellent career growth opportunities.

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Autonomy in a warm team environment.
• Growth and training.

Perks and Benefits

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

The Infection Control Nurse evaluates, plans, and coordinates healthcare services for inmates with suspected or confirmed infectious diseases, taking a proactive approach to disease prevention and control. This role requires collaboration with medical and nursing staff, security personnel, administrative teams, and the QI committee to ensure effective infection control measures. By implementing preventive strategies and monitoring disease spread, the Infection Control Nurse plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Medical Records & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and secure employee medical files, including TB testing, injury documentation, immunization tracking, and fit testing; ensure OSHA compliance by maintaining the OSHA 300 log and coordinating routine inspections.
• Infection Disease Program Management: Conduct contact investigations, collaborate with public health officials, track infectious diseases (e.g., MRSA, Hepatitis), monitor medication compliance, and ensure adherence to all laws and contractual obligations.
• HIV & TB Program Oversight: Track HIV‑infected inmates, provide disease education, ensure medication compliance, and report concerns; manage the TB program by ensuring proper testing, recording, follow‑ups, and tracking treatment use.
• Training & Safety Collaboration: Provide infection control training for new and existing staff, security personnel, and in‑service sessions; conduct facility safety and sanitation inspections with security teams and recommend corrective actions.
• Emergency Preparedness & Exposure Control: Serve as the facility expert on universal precautions, exposure control, and bloodborne pathogen protocols; actively participate in disaster/emergency planning and outbreak response efforts.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Must also have a working knowledge of epidemiology with surveillance and statistical reporting and experience with automated systems.
• Prior medical/surgical or emergency/trauma experience is preferred.
• Previous corrections experience preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

• Currently licensed in the state within which services are provided.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.