Infection Prevention & Control RN

Memorial Health • Springfield, MA

1d • $33 - $53

About The Position

Responsible for the identification and classification of healthcare acquired infection events, nursing indicators, and quality outcomes. Provides guidance in infection prevention and control for healthcare staff, patients, families, and general public. Serves as an educator and participates in educational programs for infection prevention and control. Collaborates with employee health in development of policies related to the risk of disease transmission. Assists with the immunization program. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence based clinical practice

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree required
• Registered Nurse in state of Illinois required
• Two years hospital experience in acute care required
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Willing to engage in individual study
• Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate work preferred but not required
• CPR certification preferred
• Data collection experience preferred

Responsibilities

• identification and classification of healthcare acquired infection events
• Provides guidance in infection prevention and control for healthcare staff, patients, families, and general public
• Serves as an educator and participates in educational programs for infection prevention and control
• Collaborates with employee health in development of policies related to the risk of disease transmission
• Assists with the immunization program
• Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence based clinical practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time