Infection Prevention Nurse- RN/LVN

Sweetwater Care; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Broad clinical experience

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Infection Control Nurse to support rural healthcare facilities, assessing infection control practices and helping implement prevention plans.

You will educate staff, monitor protocol adherence, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage outbreaks, requiring travel across facilities.

LPN license in good standing (compact allowed), CDC/OSHA knowledge, and 1+ year experience are expected; housing stipend and travel reimbursement are provided.

Qualifications

• LPN license in good standing or active Compact license.
• CIC certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year infection prevention experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent communication and travel readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assess infection control practices at assigned facilities.
• Develop and implement prevention plans based on guidelines.
• Monitor protocol compliance and suggest improvements.
• Educate staff on hand hygiene, isolation, and cleaning.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate outbreaks.
• Participate in infection control committees.
• Collect data on infection rates and report trends.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases.

Skills

Infection control

CDC guidelines

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

LPN license in good standing

Job description

JOIN OUR FULLSHIFT STAFFING TEAM!

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we journey through the landscapes of rural healthcare, making a meaningful impact one patient at a time. As a Travel Infection Control Nurse, you will embark on a dynamic journey, assisting healthcare providers in delivering top-quality patient care across diverse settings. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring smooth clinic operations, patient satisfaction, and the overall success of healthcare teams by assessing, implementing, and monitoring infection control protocols and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infection prevention and control, along with the flexibility to work in diverse healthcare settings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of infection control practices and procedures at assigned healthcare facilities.
• Develop and implement infection prevention and control plans based on current guidelines and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with infection control protocols and recommend improvements as needed.
• Educate healthcare staff on infection control measures, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to investigate and manage outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Participate in infection control committees and provide expertise on infection prevention strategies.
• Collect and analyze data related to infection rates and trends, and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and recommend adjustments to infection control policies accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum LPN license in good standing in the listed state or active Compact/Multistate license.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• Minimum of [1] years of experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other relevant infection control standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and influence healthcare professionals.
• Ability to travel extensively and work independently in various healthcare environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to different locations on short notice and work flexible hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between healthcare facilities, if applicable.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care and maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Housing stipend or provided accommodation
• Travel reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise

Disclaimer:

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.