Infection Control/ Sick Call Registered Nurse
About The Position
Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Full-Time Infection Control/Sick Call Registered Nurse at Sussex Correctional Institution! 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.
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.
- Manages the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program and maintain the national standards for infection control in healthcare at all facilities.
- Provides 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
