Infection Control Nurse Director (RN) (84304)

Centurion Health; Springfield, Centralia, Danville, Joliet (IL, IL, IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion is seeking a Full-time Director of Infection Control (Registered Nurse) to join our Springfield, Illinois regional office. This role is remote/traveling, with weekly travel varying from 1x to 5x as needed.

Candidate must reside in Illinois and be within commutable distance for meetings and site visits. The director oversees infection prevention, epidemiology and safety for incarcerated individuals, coordinating and implementing the Infection Control Program and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• APIC certification preferred or required.
• Active Illinois RN license required.
• 1–3 years’ nursing experience in public health or acute care with infection prevention focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain security clearance (drug screen and background).

Responsibilities

• Oversees infection prevention program, epidemiology and safety for incarcerated individuals.
• Identifies and reports infections; maintains infection registry.
• Coordinates and implements the Infection Control Program and ensures proper isolation techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Communication

Autonomy

Nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

APIC Certification

Illinois RN License

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: IL Regional Office - Springfield, IL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Salary $110k

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Director of Infection Control (Registered Nurse) to join our Regional Office team in Springfield, Illinois. This is a remote/traveling position. Candidates must reside in Illinois and live a commutable distance to our regional office for meetings and sites. Weekly travel will vary week by week -- 1x/week up to 5x/week, as needed.

The Infection Control Director (Registered Nurse) oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety of incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting. This person identifies as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified infections. They coordinate and implement our Infection Control Program. This person ensures compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to provide optimum care for patients.

Qualifications

• APIC Certification; certification in Infection Control preferre
• Previous leadership experience
• 1-3 years’ experience providing nursing care in a public health environment or acute care setting with a focus on infection prevention and contro
• Clear/Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Experience working with a high degree of autonomy required
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration
• Computer skills required include Microsoft Office
• Corrections experience preferred
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...