Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Tennessee
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
Three Years - Just Posted
Infection Control / Staff Development Nurse
- Community Care of Rutherford County
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Murfreesboro, TN
FULL_TIME
- 901 County Farm Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 Job Purpose: Assist in surveillance, analysis, and reporting of nosocomial infections. Educate employees about infection control measure.Conduct new hire ori...
- 1 Month Ago
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...
- 4 Days Ago
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- RN Staff
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Kingsport, TN
FULL_TIME
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- 5 Days Ago
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- RN Staff
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Kingsport, TN
FULL_TIME
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
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- Assist Medical Staffing LLC
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Honolulu, HI
- Job Description Job Description Hiring an Infection Control Nurse for a full time, 13 weeks contract position in Honolul...
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- Ambe Healthcare Staffing
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- Advanced Hiring
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- Willow Wood
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Flowery Branch, GA
- Willow Wood - Responsibilities The Infection Control Coordinator provides analysis, interpretation and reporting of hosp...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infection Control Nurse
- Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation
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Richmond, VA
- Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation - Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation is looking for an Infection Control Nurse! W...
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Infection Control Nurse (RN)
- Franciscan Ministries
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Lindenhurst, IL
- Overview: The Village at Victory Lakes, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is looking for our next Infection Control Nurse...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
INFECTION CONTROL NURSE-LVN
- Hayward Hills Healthcare Center
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Hayward, CA
- Hayward Hills Healthcare Center - SUMMARY-License Vocational Nurse-LVN The primary purpose of your job position is to pl...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infection Control Nurse
- Franciscan Ministries
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Lemont, IL
- Overview: Infection Control & Staff Development Nurse Franciscan Village, Lemont, IL M-F Exempt Duties and Responsibilit...
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About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$85,915 to $103,075
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