Infection Control Registered Nurse

Wellpath•West Palm Beach, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Infection Control proactively prevents the spread of disease and ensures regulatory compliance in staff health management. This position develops and implements infection control plans, including testing, vaccinations, and outbreak response. The role maintains accurate health records, provides staff education, and ensures regulatory adherence through inspections and reporting. It includes conducting risk assessments, making recommendations on cleaning and disinfection practices, and reviewing relevant policies. The RN Infection Control operates independently within a correctional facility and may travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
1–3 years of experience in nursing or infection prevention, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting
Required experience in psychiatric mental health settings
Current RN license in the state of employment or compact state
CPR certification (must be able to obtain and maintain)

Nice To Haves

2–3 years educator experience preferred
Experience in program development, asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, and hospital operations
Certification in Infection Prevention preferred or to be completed within two years of employment
CIC certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement infection control plans, pre-employment testing, and vaccination programs.
Coordinate employee health activities including exposure response, outbreak management, and health record maintenance.
Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, submitting reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Provide staff education and revise policies based on surveillance data and current guidelines.
Serve as the subject matter expert for infection prevention standards and procedures.