Infection Control Registered Nurse Corrections

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 57,583 - 63,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness program

Banking discounts

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking an Infection Control Registered Nurse for corrections settings in Milwaukee, responsible for preventing disease spread, managing vaccination programs, surveillance, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires a BSN, 1–3 years in nursing or infection prevention, and preferred psychiatric mental health experience; it involves travel within the facility and ensuring staff education and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• 1–3 years of experience in nursing or infection prevention, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Required experience in psychiatric mental health settings and 2–3 years of educator experience preferred.
• Experience in program development, asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection control plans, pre-employment testing, and vaccination programs.
• Coordinate employee health activities including exposure response, outbreak management, and health record maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, submitting reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide staff education and revise policies based on surveillance data and current guidelines.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for infection prevention standards and procedures.

Skills

Infection control

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

BSN

Job description

Infection Control Registered Nurse Corrections

Compensation Information: $41.8 - $46.44 / hour

Department (Org): Infectious Disease

Location: Milwaukee County Jail / Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Purpose

The RN Infection Control proactively prevents the spread of disease and ensures regulatory compliance in staff health management. This position develops and implements infection control plans, including testing, vaccinations, and outbreak response. The role maintains accurate health records, provides staff education, and ensures regulatory adherence through inspections and reporting. It includes conducting risk assessments, making recommendations on cleaning and disinfection practices, and reviewing relevant policies. The RN Infection Control operates independently within a correctional facility and may travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection control plans, pre-employment testing, and vaccination programs.
• Coordinate employee health activities including exposure response, outbreak management, and health record maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, submitting reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide staff education and revise policies based on surveillance data and current guidelines.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for infection prevention standards and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in nursing or infection prevention, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting
• Required experience in psychiatric mental health settings and 2–3 years of educator experience preferred
• Experience in program development, asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, and hospital operations

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment or compact state
• CPR certification (must be able to obtain and maintain)
• Certification in Infection Prevention preferred or to be completed within two years of employment
• CIC certification preferred

Other Details

1.0 FTE – Monday‑Friday (5) 8‑hour shifts. 4 days at Milwaukee County Jail, 1 day at Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center.

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families. Perks include:

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission driven organization with a people‑first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities.

We are committed to caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and providing autonomy in a warm team environment with growth and training.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We are devoted to helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members and best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.