Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Travel Infection Control Specialist RN in Wakefield, RI to coordinate, develop, implement, and monitor infection control and employee health programs across facilities.

The role requires an active RN license in RI, 3–5 years in infection control/employee health, and preferred infection control certification; familiarity with regulations, and MS Office proficiency are ideal.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of assignment.
• 3–5 years in employee health or infection control preferred.
• Infection control certification preferred.
• Knowledge of state, federal and JC regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access preferred.
• Compliance with professional standards of practice; CPR and health certificate as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, implement, and monitor infection control and employee health programs.
• Serve as a resource to administration, medical staff, and hospital services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and provide staff guidance.

Skills

RN license

Regulatory knowledge

Compliance

CPR certification

Health certificate

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

3-5 years in employee health / infection control

Infection Control Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type:Travel

Pay:$3446 / Week

Hours:40.00

Location:Wakefield, RI

The RN – Infection Control Specialist is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of an infection control program and/or employee health program.The RN – Infection Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating programs designed to detect, evaluate and minimize risks of acquired infections to patients, employees and visitors. The RN– Infection Control Specialist supports and acts as a resource to administration, medical staff, and all hospital or clinic services.

• Current licensures as a Registered Nurse in the state of assignment required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in employee health or infection control preferred
• Infection Control Certification preferred
• Knowledge of state, federal and JC regulations
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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