Infection Control Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies

34d

About The Position

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCoreHealth Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for an Infection Control Registered Nurse at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, MS! Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits? 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 Dental 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.

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).

Responsibilities

delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses
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
manage the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program and maintain the national standards for infection control in healthcare at all facilities
provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections

Benefits

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
Dental
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