Infection Control Nurse Director (RN) (84304)

Infection Control Nurse Director (RN)

Hybrid IL Regional Office - Springfield, IL 62794-9277; Centralia Correctional Center - Centralia, IL 62801; Danville Correctional Center - Danville, IL 61834; Joliet Treatment Center - Joliet, IL 60436

Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage None Category Nursing Professional & Support

Description

Salary $110k

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Director of Infection Control (Registered Nurse) to join our Regional Office team in Springfield, Illinois. This is a remote/traveling position. Candidates must reside in Illinois and live a commutable distance to our regional office for meetings and sites. Weekly travel will vary week by week -- 1x/week up to 5x/week, as needed.

The Infection Control Director (Registered Nurse) oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety of incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting. This person identifies as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified infections. They coordinate and implement our Infection Control Program. This person ensures compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to provide optimum care for patients.

Qualifications

• APIC Certification; certification in Infection Control preferred
• Previous leadership experience
• 1-3 years' experience providing nursing care in a public health environment or acute care setting with a focus on infection prevention and control
• Clear/Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Experience working with a high degree of autonomy required
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration
• Computer skills required include Microsoft Office
• Corrections experience preferred
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...