Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Newport News, VA

Elevate Healthcare Excellence as an Infection Control & Employee Health Manager

Drive Progress, Foster Health, and Safety

Are you a healthcare visionary dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of patients and staff? We are in search of an accomplished Infection Control & Employee Health Manager to spearhead and optimize infection prevention measures while ensuring the vitality of our employee health program. Your meticulous approach, strategic insight, and commitment to excellence will be paramount in shaping a thriving and secure healthcare environment.

Your Role in Ensuring Wellness:

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and implement robust infection control strategies, aligning with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
• Employee Health Advocate: Oversee employee health programs, streamlining processes and ensuring comprehensive care.
• Quality Assurance Expert: Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Innovative Problem-Solver: Utilize your expertise to address complex healthcare challenges and implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Champion: Drive initiatives to enhance patient care, staff safety, and overall quality.

Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare, showcasing your profound understanding of the healthcare landscape.
• Current RN license for the state (MD), demonstrating your commitment to clinical excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSN) highly desirable, amplifying your healthcare acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and familiarity with competency/education software (preferred).

Key Contributions to Health and Well-Being:

• Championing evidence-based practices and best practice standards in infection control.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive infection control and employee health orientation programs.
• Ensuring meticulous record-keeping and maintenance of employee health records.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to advocate for employee health and safety.
• Orchestrating employee health initiatives, pre-employment testing, vaccinations, and more.
• Coordinating the infection control program, conducting risk assessments, and notifying relevant health departments.
• Educating staff, physicians, and community leaders on infection prevention and control.
• Crafting and implementing policies and procedures for a seamless onboarding process.
• Supporting administration with employee health databases and compliance matters.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive compensation complemented by an inclusive benefits package.
• A high-stakes, dynamic environment where your expertise shapes healthcare excellence.
• The chance to innovate, collaborate, and redefine healthcare standards.

Elevate Care, Elevate Impact: Apply Now to Lead Infection Control & Employee Health Initiatives!

Salary/ Wage Range 

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 

Benefits: 

• Dental Insurance 
• Health Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance & Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k) 
• Accident coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage, Critical Illness coverage, Legal and Credit coverage, Pet Insurance

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.