Infection Control RN - Corrections (Day Shift)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Holiday Pay

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is hiring an Infection Control Registered Nurse for the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas. This full-time Day shift position focuses on leading infection prevention programs, maintaining standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver safe patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, an active Kansas RN license, CPR certification, and infection control credentials or willingness to obtain them within six

Qualifications

• 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 (Kansas).
• 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.
• Certification in infection control from APIC or SHEA is preferred or obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions.
• 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.
• Direct or supervise nursing staff or a unit as assigned.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments and assist accordingly.
• Instruct patients and families on health education and prevention.

Skills

Infection control

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college/university

Active RN license in state of employment

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

CPR certification

Infection control certification (APIC/SHEA)

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is hiring an Infection Control Registered Nurse for the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas. This full-time Day shift position focuses on leading infection prevention programs, maintaining standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver safe patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, an active Kansas RN license, CPR certification, and infection control credentials or willingness to obtain them within six