Infection Control Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for  Infection Control Registered Nurse at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas! Shift Differential $2.00-$4.50

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical 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.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

REGISTERED NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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 Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Identity Theft Protection

• Animal/Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

• 401K

• 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.

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or have graduated from an approved RN program

• Must possess a current license in this state

• The 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.

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time Day

REGISTERED NURSE MINIMUM 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).

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.

• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.

• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth as well as develop health improvement programs.

• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.

• Additional duties as assigned by facility.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. 

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