INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Sweetwater Care; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Supportive team

Broad clinical exposure

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Infection Control Nurse to support healthcare facilities across rural communities, delivering high-quality infection prevention and control services.

You will assess facilities, implement guidelines, educate staff, and collaborate with teams while traveling between sites, with housing stipend and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum LPN license in good standing in the listed state or active Compact/Multistate license.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of infection control practices at assigned facilities.
• Develop and implement infection prevention plans based on current guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with infection control protocols and recommend improvements.
• Educate healthcare staff on infection control measures including hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate and manage outbreaks of HAIs.
• Participate in infection control committees and provide expertise on prevention strategies.
• Collect and analyze data related to infection rates and trends, reporting findings.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and adjust policies accordingly.

Skills

LPN license

Infection prevention

CIC certification

Travel flexibility

CDC guidelines knowledge

OSHA regulations

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

JOIN OUR FULLSHIFT STAFFING TEAM!

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we journey through the landscapes of rural healthcare, making a meaningful impact one patient at a time. As a Travel Infection Control Nurse, you will embark on a dynamic journey, assisting healthcare providers in delivering top-quality patient care across diverse settings. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring smooth clinic operations, patient satisfaction, and the overall success of healthcare teams by assessing, implementing, and monitoring infection control protocols and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infection prevention and control, along with the flexibility to work in diverse healthcare settings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of infection control practices and procedures at assigned healthcare facilities.
• Develop and implement infection prevention and control plans based on current guidelines and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with infection control protocols and recommend improvements as needed.
• Educate healthcare staff on infection control measures, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to investigate and manage outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Participate in infection control committees and provide expertise on infection prevention strategies.
• Collect and analyze data related to infection rates and trends, and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and recommend adjustments to infection control policies accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum LPN license in good standing in the listed state or active Compact/Multistate license.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• Minimum of [1] years of experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other relevant infection control standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and influence healthcare professionals.
• Ability to travel extensively and work independently in various healthcare environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to different locations on short notice and work flexible hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between healthcare facilities, if applicable.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care and maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Housing stipend or provided accommodation
• Travel reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise

Disclaimer:

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.