Infection Control Nurse Director (RN)
About The Position
Centurion is seeking a Full-time Director of Infection Control (Registered Nurse) to join their Regional Office team in Springfield, Illinois. This is a remote/traveling position. Candidates must reside in Illinois and live a commutable distance to our regional office for meetings and sites. Weekly travel will vary week by week -- 1x/week up to 5x/week, as needed. The Infection Control Director (Registered Nurse) oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety of incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting. This person identifies as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified infections. They coordinate and implement our Infection Control Program. This person ensures compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to provide optimum care for patients.
Requirements
- APIC Certification; certification in Infection Control preferred
- Previous leadership experience
- 1-3 years’ experience providing nursing care in a public health environment or acute care setting with a focus on infection prevention and control
- Clear/Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Experience working with a high degree of autonomy required
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration
- Computer skills required include Microsoft Office
- Corrections experience preferred
- Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- APIC Certification
- Certification in Infection Control
- Corrections experience
Responsibilities
- Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety of incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting.
- Identifies as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified infections.
- Coordinates and implements our Infection Control Program.
- Ensures compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to provide optimum care for patients.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
