Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse (RN)

The RN – Infection Control Specialist is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of an infection control program and/or employee health program. The RN – Infection Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating programs designed to detect, evaluate and minimize risks of acquired infections to patients, employees and visitors. The RN – Infection Control Specialist supports and acts as a resource to administration, medical staff, and all hospital or clinic services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensures as a Registered Nurse in the state of assignment required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in employee health or infection control preferred
• Infection Control Certification preferred
• Knowledge of state, federal and JC regulations
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age