Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: WI Milwaukee Cty Jail

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day 8 hour

Recruiter: Keona Day

Email: KeDay@Wellpath.us

Compensation Information: $42 - $51 / hour

Why Wellpath

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.

About this role

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.

Additional Details

Milwaukee Co Jail needs a Infection Control nurse like YOU!Come join a wonderful growing team!PTO 401k & Daily Pay is offered!40 hrs a week day shift! M-F

What you bring to the table

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

What you will do

• 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.

Our investment in you

• 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