Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Suffolk, VA

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 MANAGER I
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: INFECTION CONTROL NURSE / RN MANAGER I

    State Role Title: 49115

    Hiring Range: $88,365 - $121,944

    Pay Band: 5

    Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

    Location: Eastern State Hospital

    Agency Website: https://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

    ESH invites applications for the position of Infection Control Nurse in the Nursing Department.

    The Infection Control Nurse serves as the senior coordinator of the infection prevention and control program with responsibility for establishing, implementing, and promoting compliance with the hospital wide infection prevention and control program.

    Must attend Infection Prevention and Control training and obtain certification within one-year of employment if not currently certified.

    Successful candidate will have skills in:
    • Developing systems that support preventing/decreasing the occurrences of healthcare associated or iatrogenic infections to patients, visitors, and staff.

    • Identifying and reduce the risks of endemic and epidemic healthcare associated infections to patients, staff and visitors.

    • Coordinating all activities related to the surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcare associated infections.

    • Development and updating of educational programs for patients, staff, and visitors.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement accepted.

    • Working experience as a Registered Nurse staff level with basic infection control knowledge and experience.

    • Experience in nursing at the professional level with experience in medical/surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing, rehabilitative nursing and/or nursing care of the intellectually disabled.

    Additional Considerations

    • Infection Prevention and Control Certification.

    Special Instructions

    You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

    This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

    EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

    EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

    Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

    EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

    DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

    Contact Information

    Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

    Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS.

    Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED.

     

    In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Bon Secours Neuroscience Center
  • Bon Secours
  • Suffolk, VA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Bon Secours Neuroscience Center
  • Bon Secours Mercy Health
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectivenes...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Technician
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Smithfield, VA
  • PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QI Project Specialist (ED)
  • Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
  • Norfolk, VA
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Unit Manager RN/LPN
  • Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Helathcare Center, is a long term care...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Staff Development Coordinator
  • Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center - Open Interview Wednesday 11:30am-5:00pm Princess Anne Health & Rehabilita...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Staff Development Coordinator
  • Medical Facilities of America, Inc.
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Open Interview Wednesday 11:30am-5:00pm Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beachis seeking an RN f...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outpatient Registered Nurse
  • The Omnia Paratus Group
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • About the job Outpatient Registered Nurse Job Description Chesapeake, Virginia Job ID 21000Q5B Available Openings 2 Posi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Suffolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2017 census, the estimated population was 90,237. It is the largest city in Virginia by boundary land area as well as the 14th largest in the country. Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area which also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, as well as other smaller cities, counties, and towns of Hampton Roads. With miles of waterfront property on the Nansemond and James River, present day Suffolk was formed in 1974 after consolidati...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$87,373 to $104,818
Suffolk, Virginia area prices
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