Infection Control Nurse - Elevate Patient Safety & Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Countryside Mental Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to protect patients and staff through robust infection control programs. You will develop policies, monitor hospital-acquired infections, and educate teams on best practices.

The role requires an RN with Kansas licensure, infection control experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will collaborate with clinicians to ensure compliance and drive quality improvement.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Kansas with current license.
• Experience in infection control 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infection control policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular infection control audits and surveillance.
• 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

Infection control knowledge

Nursing leadership

Education

RN license in Kansas

Job description

Countryside Mental Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to protect patients and staff through robust infection control programs. You will develop policies, monitor hospital-acquired infections, and educate teams on best practices.

The role requires an RN with Kansas licensure, infection control experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will collaborate with clinicians to ensure compliance and drive quality improvement.