Infection Control Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lansing (KS); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Résumé du poste

VitalCore Health Strategies, Lansing, Kansas, United States, is seeking an Infection Control Registered Nurse for Lansing Correctional Facility. The RN will lead infection control program, ensure safe environment, and uphold national infection control standards across facilities.

Responsibilities include managing nursing activities, supervising staff, maintaining records, coordinating with healthcare team, administering medications, and educating patients and families; must hold nursing degree

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a nursing degree and current license in Kansas.
• Experience in healthcare infection control and hospital nursing environments.
• Certification in infection control (APIC or SHEA) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records for infection control activities.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Direct or supervise nursing or healthcare personnel as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments and assist as required.

Connaissances

Infection control experience

Nursing skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

APIC/SHEA infection control certification

Description du poste

Infection Control Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies, Lansing, Kansas, United States

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings forInfection Control Registered Nurse at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas! Shift Differential $2.00-$4.50

REGISTERED NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Animal/Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K PTO Annual Incentive Bonus

INFECTION CONTROL / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) POSITION SUMMARY

An Infection Control / Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The Infection Control RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice. The Infection Control RN will manage the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program and maintain the national standards for infection control in healthcare at all facilities. The Infection Control RN will provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or have graduated from an approved RN program Must possess a current license in this state The RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice.

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time Day
• 7am-7pm
• 7pm-7am
• Days
• Nights
• Full-time
• PRN

REGISTERED NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. Possesses an active CPR certification. Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice. Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
• Must be a bachelors prepared (or higher) nurse with experience in healthcare infection control, who possesses (or obtains within six months of hire) certification in infection control from a nationally recognized organization such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC); Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth as well as develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
• Additional duties as assigned by facility.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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Salary Information

$39 - $44Hourly Wage