Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Knoxville, 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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Infection Control Nurse - RN
- Willow Ridge Center
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Maynardville, TN
FULL_TIME
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Genesis HealthCare is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Protecting the safety and health of our patients/residents and employees is our utmost concern at Genesis. Join as an Infection Control Nurse -- RN to support that goal. In this role, you will serve as the nursing centers' prevention and control officer and function as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator. Your focus is infection prevention - control activities, outcome - process surveillance, outbreak management and employee health.
Position Highlights Oversee the nursing centers' Infection Control and Prevention Program to minimize the risk of infection. Manage the employee health program which includes the universal influenza program. Facilitate infection control training for all newly hired employees and conduct annual competency training for nurses administering tuberculosis testing. Review the immunization documentation/status for all new hires with the center to ensure compliance Develop education programs in response infection control needs identified through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, rounding and center quality measures
Why Genesis? We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion! We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.
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Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN preferred Infection Control and Prevention certification is strongly preferred. This specialty certification must be obtained within the first 2 years of employment if not already in place A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required with a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing. One year experience in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred. Previous experience in infection control is preferred. Must work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Requisition Number: 430308
Pay Target:
BSN Preferred
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Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse
- Creekview Health and Rehabilitation
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Knoxville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Creekview Health and Rehab is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse! The SDC/Infection Control Nurse is responsible for the management and implementation of Infection Control...
- 6 Days Ago
Risk Manager/Infection Control Nurse
- American Medical Associates
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Pigeon, TN
FULL_TIME
- Risk Manager/Infection Control Nurse Pigeon Forge, TN **SALARY- Up To $40/HR (depending on experience)** Qualifications: Must have Tennessee RN license Must have long term care/skilled nursing experie...
- 21 Days Ago
Education/Infection Control Nurse - NEW WAGES
- Buchanan Place Health and Rehabilitation –...
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Tazewell, TN
FULL_TIME
- Buchanan Place is adding to their Exceptional Team! RN/Infection Preventions Nurse Great Pay Health Benefits Retirement Options - 401K Match Tuition Plans Too Many Benefits to list! Provides quality n...
- 1 Month Ago
Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $1,813 to $1,868 per week in Jefferson City, TN
- Focus Staff
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Jefferson, TN
FULL_TIME
- Focus Staff is seeking a Med Surg Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Jefferson City, TN. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Med Surg setting.Contract Length: 13 We...
- 17 Days Ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Knoxville, Tennessee
- Towne Nursing Staff
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Knoxville, TN
FULL_TIME
- ESHYFT is a mobile app that connects nurses to flexible shifts at long-term care facilities. In 25 states, vetted CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, use ESHYFT’s top-rated nurse app to pick up shifts where they wan...
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RN-Flex
- Covenant Health Inc.
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Oak Ridge, TN
- Overview Registered Nurse, Flex Pool Part time, 48 hours per pay period, Day shift With more than 30 specialties from Ca...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPN I-CLINIC
- Covenant Health Inc.
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Maryville, TN
- Overview Licensed Practical Nurse, Maryville Women's Care Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Our OB/GYN team ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN - 72 Hour
- Covenant Health Inc.
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Oak Ridge, TN
- Overview Registered Nurse, Oncology 30K Sign-on bonus forexperienced candidates. Full-Time, 72 hours per pay period, Nig...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPN/ CMA/ MA, Neurology FT/ DAYS
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital
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Knoxville, TN
- BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Assists and performs nursing functions under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor. All funct...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN-72 Hour Flex
- Covenant Health Inc.
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Oak Ridge, TN
- Overview Registered Nurse, Flex Pool $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for experience RNs Full-time, 72 hours per pay period, Day shi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPN/ CMA, Sevierville Pediatrics FT/ DAYS
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital
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Knoxville, TN
- BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Assists and performs nursing functions under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor. All funct...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN-Flex
- Covenant Health
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Oak Ridge, TN
- Overview: Registered Nurse, Flex Pool Part time, 48 hours per pay period, Day shift With more than 30 specialties from C...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
CNA Homecare- $680 Per week
- Maxim Healthcare
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Knoxville, TN
- The Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Assistant is a member of the home care team who works under the supervisio...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961.
First settled in 178...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$85,080 to $102,073
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December 29, 2019