Travel Nurse (RN) - Infection Control

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have 1 year of recent infection control prevention experience.

Unit Details:

• Consults with physicians, managers, and staff regarding the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients.
• Implements a hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies.
• Directs all functions of the Employee Health program.
• Develops, implements, and continually monitors infection control policies and procedures for all departments.
• Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital-acquired and community infections and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provides physicians and staff with updates on infection control policy changes.
• Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections.
• Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics; recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.
• Participates in Infection Control Committees.
• Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases.
• Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep, and Universal Precautions; may educate patients as necessary.
• Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control.
• Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow-up action where required.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Monday-Friday.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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