Infection Control/ Sick Call Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a full-time Infection Control / Registered Nurse at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE. The role focuses on leading the infection control program, ensuring standards, and delivering compassionate nurse care in a correctional setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s prepared nurse with RN licensure, active CPR, and infection control certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's prepared (or higher) nurse with infection control certification within six months of hire (APIC; SHEA).

Responsibilities

• Manages the Infection Control Program and maintains national infection control standards.
• Delivers quality care within the scope of practice for Registered Nurses.
• Ensures a safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of infections.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Infection control

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN Licensure

Job description

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Infection Control/ Sick Call Registered Nurse

Full Time Professional Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown, DE, US

Salary Range: $41.00 To $49.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Full-Time InfectionControl/Sick Call Registered Nurseat Sussex Correctional Institution!

Weekday (Mon-Fri) Weekend (Sat/Sun)

3p-11pm 11p-730a Day Evening Nights

RN $ 4.25 $ 5.75 $ 3.50 $ 4.50 $ 6.00

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• 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
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• 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.

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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).

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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