Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse (RN)

Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 3301 Week

Hours: 40.00

Location: Salinas, CA

The RN Infection Control Specialist is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of an infection control program and/or employee health program. The RN Infection Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating programs designed to detect, evaluate and minimize risks of acquired infections to patients, employees and visitors. The RN Infection Control Specialist supports and acts as a resource to administration, medical staff, and all hospital or clinic services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensures as a Registered Nurse in the state of assignment required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Three to five (3-5) years' experience in employee health or infection control preferred
• Infection Control Certification preferred
• Knowledge of state, federal and JC regulations
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.