Infection Control Nurse: Lead Prevention & Compliance

McPherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care S

403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4%

Earned Time Off

Life Insurance- Employer Paid

Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disab

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Free 24-hour fitness center

Hospital Indemnity

MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Job summary

McPherson Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse to oversee infection prevention activities, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance within the hospital setting.

The role includes developing and delivering training, coordinating PPE programs, and conducting surveillance and reporting per CMS, CDC, and state guidelines to enhance patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare; preferred infection control experience.
• Nursing and teaching/training skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement infection control orientation programs.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, county and state regulations.
• Develop and lead PPE training and infection control sessions.
• Use epidemiological principles to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention strategies.
• Complete infection prevention surveillance activities for the facility.
• Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain minutes.
• Notify Health Department of reportable diseases per procedures.

Skills

Nursing

Teaching/Training

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

McPherson Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse to oversee infection prevention activities, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance within the hospital setting.

The role includes developing and delivering training, coordinating PPE programs, and conducting surveillance and reporting per CMS, CDC, and state guidelines to enhance patient safety.