Infection Control Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Countryside Mental Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to lead infection prevention across our facilities. You will develop and implement policies, conduct surveillance of hospital-acquired infections, and investigate breaches to protect patients and staff.

The role requires RN licensure in Kansas, experience in infection control, and strong communication skills to educate staff and collaborate with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Kansas licensure and current credentials.
• Experience in infection control and/or nursing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles and guidelines.

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 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

RN Licensure

Infection control experience

Communication skills

Job description

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:

• 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