Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Jackson, TN

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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RN Infection Control
  • Wellpath
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • You Matter

    • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

    Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

     

    Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

    Why Us

    Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

    How you make a difference

    As a Registered Nurse, Infection Control, you will work under the guidance of the Health Service Administrator to implement strategies that prevent the spread of infections and diseases. Your role will involve educating nursing staff on proper infection control measures and providing both direct and indirect care to all staff while adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations. You will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and coordinating healthcare services for staff and will be required to communicate your findings to the HSA and relevant committees.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee policies, procedures, and education related to infection control and employee health, with guidance from the HSA or designated authority.• Develop, implement, and coordinate the facility's annual infection control plan and risk assessments with consideration of population served, regional vulnerabilities, and new infectious diseases.• Coordinate pre-employment testing, N95/TB/Influenza testing and/or vaccinations, and management of employee injuries, illnesses, and potential blood exposures, while adhering to relevant regulations and notifying appropriate departments.• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements through routine inspections, data analysis, and report preparation, and provide education to non-compliant areas.• Act as the facility expert on universal control, exposure control, and blood-borne pathogen techniques, and review and revise policies and procedures based on current literature, regulatory agencies, and data generated through surveillance.

    Qualifications & Requirements

    Education

    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing

    Experience

    • 1- 3 year’s experience in nursing or infection prevention required, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting.
    • Experience in psychiatric mental health setting is required, preferably with an additional two to three years of educator experience.
    • Experience in development, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of programs/protocols, along with working knowledge of hospital asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, and methods of operating required.

    Licenses/Certifications

    • Currently licensed as a RN in the state of employment or compact state
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
    • Current certification in Infection Prevention preferred or accomplishment within two years of date of employment
    • CIC certification preferred

    We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

    We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

     

    We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,264 per week
  • Kiwi Healthcare
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Kiwi Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Infection ControlDiscipline: RNStart Date: 03/25/...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,504 per week
  • Zack Group
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Zack Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Infection ControlDiscipline: RNStart Date: 03/25/2024D...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $2,972 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • TRS Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Infection ControlDiscipline: RNStart Date: 03/25/2...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,304 per week
  • Ethos Medical Staffing
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Ethos Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Infection Control • Discipline: RN • S...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $2,984 per week
  • Magnet Medical
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Infection ControlDiscipline: RNStart Date: 03/25/2...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN
  • AHC Northbrooke
  • Jackson, TN
  • Join our Community as a Director of Nursing (RN)!!! As a Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) at American Health Communiti...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Registered Nurse
  • Medical Center Home Health
  • Jackson, TN
  • The Registered Nurse in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescr...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN
  • American Health Partners
  • Jackson, TN
  • Join our Community as a Director of Nursing (RN)!!! As a Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) at American Health Communiti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN
  • AHC Northbrooke
  • Jackson, TN
  • Join our Community as a Director of Nursing (RN)!!! As a Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) at American Health Communiti...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN Peds Private Duty
  • LHC Group
  • Gibson, TN
  • Summary We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty LPN in the Gibson area to work night shifts 7p-7a, and day shift 7a-7...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Registered Nurse 7On/7Off Shift
  • Medical Center Home Health
  • Jackson, TN
  • The Registered Nurse in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN
  • Dialysis Clinic
  • Jackson, TN
  • Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize ind...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Registered Nurse
  • Medical Center Home Health
  • Jackson, TN
  • The Registered Nurse in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescr...
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Located 70 miles (110 km) east of Memphis, it is a regional center of trade for West Tennessee. Its total population was 65,211 at the 2010 census and 67,265 in the 2012 Census estimate. Jackson is the primary city of the Jackson, Tennessee metropolitan area, which is included in the Jackson-Humboldt, Tennessee combined statistical area. Jackson is Madison County's largest city, and the second-largest city in West Tennessee next to Memphis. It is home to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for West Tennessee, as Jackso...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$85,390 to $102,439
Jackson, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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December 29, 2019