Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Kansas
Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. Informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. May require CIC certification. Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Infection Control Nurse
- McPherson Hospital, Inc.
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McPherson, KS
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
Mission statement
Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.
Vision
To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.
Our C.A.R.E. Values- Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
- Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
- Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
- Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
Dental
Vision
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance- Employer Paid
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability- Employer Paid
Voluntary Life & AD&D
MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions
403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution
Earned Time Off
Extended Illness Bank- Employer contribution
JOB DESCRIPTION: Infection Control Nurse
JOB SUMMARY: Oversight of all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization. Performs infection prevention risk assessments and surveillance to comply regulating agencies.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:- Will be required to establish and implement infection control orientation programs.
- Responsible for policies and procedures within the organization related to infection control.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of annual PPE training.
- Develops and leads training sessions (infection control, protective equipment)
- Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.
- Conducts OSHA risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases along with Employee Health Provider.
- Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
- Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance, and infectious diseases.
- Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees during orientation and annually.
- Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, county and state, CDC regulations.
- Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes.
- Completes infection prevention surveillance activities for the facility.
- Assist with annual reviews of quality performance.
- Report data as required by CMS and NHSN guidelines.
- Conduct surveillance of McPherson Center for Health patients
- Lead & coordinate Infection Control QAPI activities for McPherson Center for Health
- Lead & coordinate Infection Control Committee meetings
- Participates in McPherson Center for Health committees (i.e., Antimicrobial Stewardship, QAPI, Safety, etc.)
- Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing
- Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare, preferred experience as an infection control nurse
- Skills: Nursing, Teaching/Training skills
- License/ Certification: Licensed Registered Nurse
- 10 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma in Wamego, KS
- PeopleFirst RN
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Wamego, KS
FULL_TIME
- Owned and led by clinicians and business professionals with decades of healthcare experience, our team focuses on providing exceptional, effective, and efficient staffing services.We are dedicated to ...
- 5 Days Ago
Infection Prevention Nurse (RN)
- American Medical Associates
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Wichita, KS
FULL_TIME
- Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) -LTC Wichita, KS - APPLY TODAY!!! Salary: up to $43 per hour (depending on experience) Qualifications: • Must have current Kansas RN license • Must have 1-2 year of rec...
- 2 Months Ago
Nurse Manager/Infection Control Registered Nurse
- Recover-Care
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Salina, KS
FULL_TIME
- POSITION DESCRIPTION: As a Registered Nurse (RN) you are responsible for staff assignment and provide overall supervision of resident care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as...
- 24 Days Ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist
- Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park)
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
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- 8 Days Ago
Travel ER RN - Emergency Room RN Registered Nurse
- Focus Staff
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Wichita, KS
FULL_TIME
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- CHI Living Communities
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- Corizon Health, Inc.
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Jessup, MD
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Infection Control Nurse
- Athena Health Care Systems
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Infection Control Nurse
- Cedar Park Group
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Montrose, NY
- Cedar Park Med is currently seeking an Infection Control Nurse. REQUIREMENTS: You must have a license and current regist...
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Infection Control Nurse
- A2Z Staffing Solutions
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Warm Springs, MT
- This isn't merely an opportunity; it's a profound calling that beckons your soul. Montana—the fourth largest state in th...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse (Infection Control)
- Department Of Health And Human Services
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Zuni, NM
- Summary Area of Consideration: All Sources The closing date is extended from March 1, 2024. The closing date is extended...
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Infection Control Nurse
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk
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Norwalk, CT
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk - Join our wonderful team as an Infection Control Nurse today! Autumn Lake Healthcare ...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infection Control Nurse
- Franciscan Ministries
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Lemont, IL
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About Kansas
Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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December 29, 2019